Properties referenced in Directory.Build.targets marked as unused in csproj

[sammallon]

When a property defined in a csproj is referenced in the Directory.Build.targets file, it still gets marked as unused in the csproj.

As this is the opposite direction of the problem in #169, and it sounds like it should be a simpler fix, creating as a separate item for tracking. Please feel free to close as a duplicate if it fits well enough in another ticket.

csproj defining the property:

Directory.build.targets referencing the property:

In case it matters, the Directory.Build.targets file is up a few folders in the hierarchy, with intermediate Directory.Build.targets that import the Directory.Build.targets files above:

• Root:
  • Directory.Build.targets (references property)
  • src:
  • SolutionFolder
    • Directory.Build.targets (imports Directory.Build.targets above)
    • ProjectFolder
    • csproj file (defines property value, imports Directory.Build.targets above)

[mhutch]

Yes, I think this one should work under the current model. I'll take a look at reproducing it.

[Bertk]

Hi, I just used dotnet Arcade with the great tool and had similar results.

global.json is also involved.

property MicrosoftBuildUtilitiesCoreVersion resolution:

1. Directory.Build.props
2. Sdk.props
3. settings.props
4. Versions.props