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Add default resource to F# Standard 2.0 fails with : Cannot find the requested resource: '300'.

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Description

When adding a default resource file to an F# Standard 2.0 library, the following error is reported by Visual Studio 2017.

Cannot find the requested resource: '300'.

![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/15068882/42377624-4c078c9a-8124-11e8-8e29-f03a680915fd.png)

#### Repro steps

1. Add an F# Standard 2.0 library to solution. In project properties, select Resource tab.
2. "This project does not contain a default resources file. Click here to create one."
3. A dialog with the error message appears.

#### Known workarounds

Create a C# Standard 2.0 project, and add resources there.

#### Related information

Visual Studio 2017, v 15.7.4

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