dotnet / dotnet/project-system
Reference dialog doesn't allow selecting full framework assemblies when Cross-targeting
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Description
1. Create an asp.net core app on Full Framework
2. R-click, Add Reference. Notice the choices available:

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:

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