itmaster
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Invalid file paths for newly converted VDPROJ

Downloaded the most recently available trial version of AI VS extension.
Converted existing VS2010 VDPROJ.
Attempt to build failed with: Error: Resources referred by the project are missing.
Downloaded the most recently available trial version of AI full install.
Edited project in AI full, removing all Application Folder references.
Added project references via Add Project Output via the VS extension.
Attempt to build failed with: Error: Resources referred by the project are missing.

What appears to be the problem is that the build output paths do not match the paths in the Application Folder references which results in the build process not being able to locate the files within the converted project base path.

What is the correct action to take to resolve the pathing issue observed while using basic functionality that should just work out of the box?
Catalin
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Re: Invalid file paths for newly converted VDPROJ

Hello and welcome to our forums,

I'm sorry to hear you're encountering issues when converting the old project.

If possible, could you please provide the resources and a step-by-step test case (this is very important so I can reproduce the issue), via email at support at advancedinstaller dot com, so I can run some tests on my end and further investigate this?

Best regards,
Catalin
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itmaster
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Re: Invalid file paths for newly converted VDPROJ

The basic steps that were performed have been outlined. What more do you require in that regard?

Can you clarify what you mean as to "resources"?
Catalin
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Re: Invalid file paths for newly converted VDPROJ

Hello,

By "resources", I meant the VDPROJ and the AIP files and a test-case on how to reproduce this.

Best regards,
Catalin
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