dotnet / dotnet/project-system

Reference dialog doesn't allow selecting full framework assemblies when Cross-targeting

Open
#1,609 1 comment 0 reactions 1 assignee Claimed by @tmeschter View on GitHub
Feature-Multi-Targeting Triage-Approved
Dominant language
C#
Stars
1k
Forks
415
PR merge metrics
No merged PRs in 30d

Description

1. Create an asp.net core app on Full Framework
2. R-click, Add Reference. Notice the choices available:
![image](https://cloud.githubusercontent.com/assets/1553785/23281355/ce6000b8-f9d1-11e6-861d-b606ab503f67.png)

3. Now create an asp.net core app. Edit project file and add a 2nd framework like net452.
4. R-click, Add Reference. Notice the options to add assemblies (and COM) are missing:
![image](https://cloud.githubusercontent.com/assets/1553785/23281437/25af991e-f9d2-11e6-8241-6568746dbe56.png)

You need to edit the project file and add framework references manually.

Contributor guide

Open the contributing guide

Assessment

This issue has not been assessed yet.

Get new issues in your inbox

A short digest of beginner-friendly GitHub issues.