Linked Reference

[NickP]

Hi there,

I have a solution that contains 2 executable applications. I would like
to include the output from 1 of the executable applications as "content" for
the other executable application and have it update its reference on
compilation. How would I do this in VB.NET? I have tried just adding a
reference to the project but it does not allow me to as it would "create a
circular dependency". Many thanks in advance.

Nick.

[NickP]

Re: Linked Reference

Hi there,

Not to worry, I have found a resolve by copying the file in a post build
event.

Nick.

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Hi there,
>
I have a solution that contains 2 executable applications. I would
like to include the output from 1 of the executable applications as
"content" for the other executable application and have it update its
reference on compilation. How would I do this in VB.NET? I have tried
just adding a reference to the project but it does not allow me to as it
would "create a circular dependency". Many thanks in advance.
>
Nick.
>

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Re: Linked Reference

"NickP" <a@a.comwrote in news:#pxKT2MrHH A.1204@TK2MSFTN GP04.phx.gbl:

Hi there,
>
I have a solution that contains 2 executable applications. I
would like
to include the output from 1 of the executable applications as
"content" for the other executable application and have it update its
reference on compilation. How would I do this in VB.NET? I have
tried just adding a reference to the project but it does not allow me
to as it would "create a circular dependency". Many thanks in
advance.

So project A depends on project B?

Project B depends on Project A?

That's a circular reference. The ideal way to solve this problem is to pull
out the common code and place it into a shared DLL. This will ensure the
code compiles correctly.

[NickP]

Re: Linked Reference

Hi Spam,

Sorry I think you misunderstand, they are both executable. The only
shared code between the 2 is a single class library. The error VS is giving
is utter bull.

All I wanted was an up to date copy of the current build of executable
(B) included in the output path of executable (A), and updated automatically
each time I rebuild. Anyway, as I already mentioned, I have solved it by
copying the executable (B) via a post build even to the relevant folder.
All works splendid.

Thanks for your help none the less.

Nick.

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"NickP" <a@a.comwrote in news:#pxKT2MrHH A.1204@TK2MSFTN GP04.phx.gbl:
>

>Hi there,
>>
> I have a solution that contains 2 executable applications. I
> would like
>to include the output from 1 of the executable applications as
>"content" for the other executable application and have it update its
>reference on compilation. How would I do this in VB.NET? I have
>tried just adding a reference to the project but it does not allow me
>to as it would "create a circular dependency". Many thanks in
>advance.

>
So project A depends on project B?
>
Project B depends on Project A?
>
That's a circular reference. The ideal way to solve this problem is to
pull
out the common code and place it into a shared DLL. This will ensure the
code compiles correctly.