dotnet / dotnet/project-system

"View In Object Browser" does not work for assemblies within packages

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Description

1. Create new Console App (.NET Core)
1. Add a package reference
1. Expand _Dependencies -> NuGet_
1. Right-click on the package choose _View in Object Browser_
1. Nothing happens
1. Expand the package to show its inner assemblies
1. Right-click on one of those assemblies
1. Unable to select _View in Object Browser_

There are two action items here:

- [x] Disable "View in Object Browser" for package nodes (PR #5533)
- [ ] Enable "View in Object Browser" for package's child assembly nodes

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