csproj issue

[John Wood]

Is there a way to have project source files NOT in the project folder? It
seems that when you try to reference a file outside of the project folder,
it just copies it in to the project folder.

John

 

[mikeb]

Is there a way to have project source files NOT in the project folder? It
seems that when you try to reference a file outside of the project folder,
it just copies it in to the project folder.

It's rather hidden, but possible:

When you are in the file open dialog for "add an existing item" to the
project, instead of simply clicking the "Open" button, click on the
little down-arrow on the right edge of the button. One of the options
is "Link to file".

That adds the file to the project in its existing location without
copying it.

 

[John Wood]

Very helpful, thanks!

It's rather hidden, but possible:

When you are in the file open dialog for "add an existing item" to the
project, instead of simply clicking the "Open" button, click on the
little down-arrow on the right edge of the button. One of the options
is "Link to file".

That adds the file to the project in its existing location without
copying it.