Certification test fails - default namespace not matching winmd file

Question

Early in the development of my application I made minor change to the default namespace. I'm just starting the testing of my application for publishing to the store and I'm getting an error that the default namespace does not match the name of the applications winmd file. I'd like to change the name of the winmd file but I cannot find any interface or build switch to change it in VS2012. What are my options? I really don't want to make broad changes to my source code.

Answer 1

If you look in the Project Properties (right click on the project) and under here is the name of the winmd file:

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Answer 2

Thanks Jeff, I don't know why I glossed over that one.

Answer 3

I'm getting the same problem. However, I do see $(OutDir)$(RootNamespace).winmd in my configuration properties. But when I run WACK,

General metadata correctness test

• Error Found: The general metadata correctness test detected the following errors:

Have you found a solution for this problem?

Answer 4

You need to replace $(RootNamespace) with the literal of your default namespace.