> I am creating a WIX installer project. When I am trying to add the > reference: Microsoft.ReportViewer.Common.dll and > Microsoft.ReportViewer.WinForms.dll, I got the error mentioned on the title. > I searched online but can't find any useful info. My DLLs are located in > C:\Program Files(x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\ReportViewer, so it is > not like a question mentioned by somebody when they are referencing to a dll > located on network share. I am totally new to WIX and deployment project, so > a little bit explanation on what happens will be appreciated!
As I understand it, you basically add references in your installer projects for two reasons: 1. You create a reference to another project - the project you wish to install. By creating a reference, you ensure the project is build, when the installer project is build and you get access to some preprocessor variables. 2. You have WiX extension dlls that somehow add to the functionality of wix. You cannot add a reference to a regular dll. Dlls that should be included in the installation should be included by the use of <File> tags. Have you had a look at this tutorial: http://wix.tramontana.co.hu/tutorial /Regards, Morten ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users