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dotnet-add reference

6       This article applies to: ✓ .NET Core 1.x SDK and later versions
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NAME

9       dotnet add reference - Adds project-to-project (P2P) references.
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SYNOPSIS

12       dotnet  add [<PROJECT>] reference [-f|--framework] <PROJECT_REFERENCES>
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DESCRIPTION

16       The dotnet add reference command provides a convenient  option  to  add
17       project  references to a project.  After running the command, the <Pro‐
18       jectReference> elements are added to the project file.
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20              <ItemGroup>
21                <ProjectReference Include="app.csproj" />
22                <ProjectReference Include="..\lib2\lib2.csproj" />
23                <ProjectReference Include="..\lib1\lib1.csproj" />
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26   Arguments
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29         Specifies the project file.  If not specified, the  command  searches
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34         Project-to-project  (P2P)  references  to  add.   Specify one or more
35         projects.  Glob patterns are supported on Unix/Linux-based systems.
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OPTIONS

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40         Prints out a short help for the command.
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44         Adds project references only when targeting a specific framework.
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EXAMPLES

47       · Add a project reference:
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49                dotnet add app/app.csproj reference lib/lib.csproj
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51       · Add multiple project references to the project in the current  direc‐
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56       · Add  multiple  project  references  using  a globbing pattern on Lin‐
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