content files are not being included in old format project #6675

canhazcodez · 2018-03-14T11:23:03Z

NuGet product used (NuGet.exe | VS UI | Package Manager Console | dotnet.exe):

NuGet Version: 4.3.0.4406

VS version (if appropriate): 2017

OS version: Version 10.0.14393

I am trying to create a nuget package that will add content to a project. I have followed many online tutorials on how to do it, and ended up with the following:

folder layout>

NugetPackage\
->NugetPackage.nuspec
->TestData\
-->some files in subfolders

content of nuspec file:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<package xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/packaging/2013/01/nuspec.xsd">
    <metadata minClientVersion="3.3.0">
        <id>NugetPackage</id>
        <version>1.0.0.0</version>
        <authors>some author</authors>
        <owners>some owner</owners>
        <requireLicenseAcceptance>false</requireLicenseAcceptance>
        <description>description of pockage</description>
        <copyright>Copyright 2018</copyright>
        <contentFiles>
            <files include="**\*.*" buildAction="Content"/>
        </contentFiles>
    </metadata>
</package>

call nuget pack and the package is created.
Adding this package to a project with the new csproj format works fine.
Adding this package to a project with the old csproj format doesn't work.
Both use PackageReference.

Nuget.exe verbose log:
NuGet Version: 4.3.0.4406
Attempting to build package from 'testPackage.nuspec'.

Id: testPackage
Version: 1.0.0.0
Authors: Komax AG
Description: Test data for Database Administration Tool
Dependencies: None

Added file '[Content_Types].xml'.
Added file '_rels/.rels'.
Added file 'package/services/metadata/core-properties/0f0de1437e974b06b6c339e64c1477e2.psmdcp'.
Added file 'TestData/TopWin2/17.10/A530/MigrationMapping/CrimpModules.xml'.
Added file 'TestData/TopWin2/17.10/A530/MigrationMapping/Machine.xml'.
Added file 'TestData/TopWin2/17.10/A530/MigrationMapping/Prefeeder.xml'.
Added file 'TestData/TopWin2/17.10/A530/MigrationMapping/PrintModules.xml'.
Added file 'TestData/TopWin2/17.10/A530/MigrationMapping/Q1240.xml'.
Added file 'TestData/TopWin2/17.10/A530/MigrationMapping/RingSensor.xml'.
Added file 'TestData/TopWin2/17.10/A530/MigrationMapping/SealModules.xml'.
Added file 'TestData/TopWin2/17.10/A530/MigrationMapping/WireChangeDetection.xml'.
Added file 'TestData/TopWin2/17.10/A530/MigrationMapping/WireStraightener.xml'.
Added file 'TestData/TopWin2/17.10/A530/TopWin2_Alpha530.kback'.
Added file 'TestData/TopWin2/17.10/A550/MigrationMapping/CrimpModules.xml'.
Added file 'TestData/TopWin2/17.10/A550/MigrationMapping/Machine.xml'.
Added file 'TestData/TopWin2/17.10/A550/MigrationMapping/Prefeeder.xml'.
Added file 'TestData/TopWin2/17.10/A550/MigrationMapping/Q1240.xml'.
Added file 'TestData/TopWin2/17.10/A550/MigrationMapping/SealModules.xml'.
Added file 'TestData/TopWin2/17.10/A550/MigrationMapping/Splice.xml'.
Added file 'TestData/TopWin2/17.10/A550/MigrationMapping/WireChangeDetection.xml'.
Added file 'TestData/TopWin2/17.10/A550/MigrationMapping/WireStraightener.xml'.
Added file 'TestData/TopWin2/17.10/A550/TopWin2_Alpha550.kback'.
Added file 'TestData/TopWin4/17.12/Alpha530/topwindata_emptyWithElectricEndPoints.mdf'.
Added file 'TestData/TopWin4/17.12/Alpha530/topwindata_emptyWithElectricEndPoints_log.ldf'.
Added file 'TestData/TopWin4/17.12/Alpha550/topwindata_emptyWithElectricEndPoints.mdf'.
Added file 'TestData/TopWin4/17.12/Alpha550/topwindata_emptyWithElectricEndPoints_log.ldf'.
Added file 'TestData/TopWin4/topwindata.bak'.
Added file 'testPackage.nuspec'.

Successfully created package '..\testPackage.1.0.0.nupkg'.

What am I doing wrong?
testPackage.zip

rohit21agrawal · 2018-03-16T18:14:16Z

can you attach a repro project for old style csproj (PackageReference based) which does not work for you?

canhazcodez · 2018-03-19T11:33:31Z

Sorry for the delayed answer, I didn't have access to the work pc on the weekend.

I have attached a project that references the testpackage. The output says that the installation is done, but there is no change in project structure (no content added).

Cheers and thanks for the interest in helping me out :-)

OldProjectFormatWithPackageReference.zip

canhazcodez · 2018-03-28T10:31:02Z

@rohit21agrawal do I have to remove the label (if so then how do I do it?) or is it enough that I answered the thread for it to not be waiting for customer anymore?

rohit21agrawal · 2018-03-29T00:39:04Z

the best part about contentFile feature in NuGet is that the addition of content is done behind the scenes during build time . The content will be available to you when you need it.

If you modify your nuspec and set copyToOutput=true :

<files include="**\*.*" buildAction="Content" copyToOutput="true"/>

then it will also be copied to the build output folder on build. I verified this with your project and package

nkolev92 · 2018-04-16T18:45:05Z

Am i correct to interpret this as "Not a bug"?
Has the issue been resolved here?
@ElMaxxi @rohit21agrawal

canhazcodez · 2018-04-16T19:52:45Z

The issue is not resolved.

…

On Mon, Apr 16, 2018, 20:45 Nikolche Kolev ***@***.***> wrote: Am i correct to interpret this as "Not a bug"? Has the issue been resolved here? @ElMaxxi <https://github.com/ElMaxxi> @rohit21agrawal <https://github.com/rohit21agrawal> — You are receiving this because you were mentioned. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#6675 (comment)>, or mute the thread <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AP4DqoT6WtQHI4fYnIv4v3-yqtMVDVd7ks5tpOa3gaJpZM4SqQSp> .

rohit21agrawal · 2018-04-16T19:59:05Z

@ElMaxxi if it's not resolved, can you please reply to my earlier comment?

canhazcodez · 2018-04-16T20:08:48Z

On Apr 16, 2018 21:59, "Rohit Agrawal" <[email protected]> wrote: @ElMaxxi <https://github.com/ElMaxxi> if it's not resolved, can you please reply to my earlier comment <#6675 (comment)>? — You are receiving this because you were mentioned. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#6675 (comment)>, or mute the thread <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AP4DqsNdTechR5xfVsBjrJlRdTqcgLqRks5tpPgQgaJpZM4SqQSp> . I am sorry, it seems that my last Reilly wasn't sent correctly. no wonder I never got a reply hehe I do not need the files as content in my output folder, I need them as compile time content.

rohit21agrawal · 2018-04-16T20:17:57Z

So change the buildAction to Compile

canhazcodez · 2018-04-16T20:20:46Z

so, if I understood you correctly, what I was missing is the buildAction? I'm on the road right now so I can't test it right away.

…

On Mon, Apr 16, 2018, 22:18 Rohit Agrawal ***@***.***> wrote: So change the buildAction to Compile — You are receiving this because you were mentioned. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#6675 (comment)>, or mute the thread <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AP4DqtXOwsNNZZM1_jon6y1BewvPfzQ-ks5tpPx_gaJpZM4SqQSp> .

nkolev92 · 2018-04-16T21:20:57Z

@ElMaxxi
That should do it.

Simply reply whenever you have change to test it, no rush :)

nkolev92 · 2018-05-30T16:33:37Z

Hey,
@ElMaxxi Any updates?
Is this safe to close now?

canhazcodez · 2018-06-06T11:05:06Z

So I changed the nuspec file buildAction to compile and then called "nuget pack". Then I added the .nuget package that was created to the aforementioned project and nothing happened. No files added or anything.

No to mention that I do not want to add files that will be compiled, I just want to add files as content to the project.

If you help me figure out how I can debug nuget locally, I will try to find the error myself.

jainaashish · 2018-06-06T19:17:07Z

@ElMaxxi Sorry for the confusion, if you just want to add files as Content then you can just set buildAction to Content. These files are added as linked file to the project, meaning they aren't directly copied into project folder but available to be consumed in your code. After you install this package check in obj/<projectName>.csproj.nuget.g.props file, all your files must be mentioned there as content.

You can also look at this sample - https://github.com/NuGet/Samples/tree/master/ContentFilesExample

canhazcodez · 2018-06-07T07:04:05Z

@jainaashish Thanks for the answer. I have fiddled around with the example that you linked and I am experiencing some peculiar behavior. I remove the "authoring" package to the "consuming" project and it can't build (OK so far). I add the package that I created using the .ps1 script and now it builds. HOWEVER, inside visual studio I do NOT see the files anywhere in the solution explorer.
I have, then, created a new project (.net standard just to make sure it is using the new csproj format and then also a .net core console app) and add the same package (authoring from before) and visual studio now shows the files in the solution explorer.

jainaashish · 2018-06-07T16:51:39Z

HOWEVER, inside visual studio I do NOT see the files anywhere in the solution explorer.

Can you reload the solution and see if that shows th file then? And what's the content of obj/<projectName>.csproj.nuget.g.props file?

nkolev92 · 2018-06-07T17:49:46Z

In the old project format content files are not displayed in the UI.
There's a tracking issue for that - dotnet/project-system#3431

canhazcodez · 2018-06-11T10:41:52Z

Alright guys, I was finally about to try a couple of things.
@nkolev92 it seems that I am experiencing the same issue as you described.
@jainaashish the files appear in the project.assets.json file but not in the UI, as nkolev92 mentioned.

I hadn't known about the UI issue and that is why I got really confused.

Thank you all so much for the help and for your input.

nkolev92 · 2018-06-11T17:08:04Z

Glad you figured it out @ElMaxxi
Thanks for closing the loop.

rohit21agrawal added Area:ContentFiles PackageReference contentFiles folder WaitingForCustomer Applied when a NuGet triage person needs more info from the OP labels Mar 16, 2018

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