Some DLLs referenced by sub-project not being copied to Solution's output folder

Question

I have a number of projects which make up a solution. Some of these sub-projects contain 3rd party DLLs which must find their way into the solution's output folder. All the referenced DLLs have the LocalCopy attribute set to true and most DLLs are actually copied to the output.

However I am having difficulties getting 3 DLLs from 2 separate projects copied to the output. I have tried the trick of setting LocalCopy to false and then to true but without success. I have tried deleting and restoring the references - also without success.

What else can I do? What is causing this?

Answer 1

Maybe you can Add the DLLs manually to your project folder, if they are not being compiled all together. And check the dependencies in the Project / Solution Properties.