dotnet/wpf

PresentationCore.dll doesn't get picked up by test apps

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#1,061 opened on Jun 22, 2019

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Description

When using the pattern described in the developer guide most managed assemblies like WindowsBase and PresentationFramework will be copied and used, except for PresentationCore.

There's probably something small here that just requires investigating the MSBuild bin logs and trying to figure out where these references get picked up and why this is special.

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Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktopbuild system
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
C# basicsMSBuild basics
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
40
Research direction
Investigate MSBuild binary logs to understand why PresentationCore.dll is not copied to test output, while other assemblies like WindowsBase and PresentationFramework are. Compare project references and see if there is a missing dependency or configuration. Check the developer guide for additional context.