I'm having the the same problems described in here: viewtopic.php?t=31376
I'm using the plugin for automated builds and when I run the GUI of Visual Studio the installer runs without problems. But, when I start it from command prompt, it skips the compilation with the message:
error : Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
Note: I'm using Visual Studio 2013 and 2017 and Advanced Installer 14.7.