Files vs Assemblies entries

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EricB
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Files vs Assemblies entries

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I am trying to determine the difference between the "Files" entries and the "Assemblies" entries, and when to use which one.

If I put my application executable and associated 3rd party assemblies in the "Files", all works fine, but I am thinking that I should be using the "Assemblies" for the 3rd party assemblies instead. I am installing them to $TARGETDIR$ rather than the GAC.

Which is the "correct" or "best" way?

Thanks,

Eric
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Post by sinan »

If you are not installing into the GAC, and if you do not intend to register the assemblies with the system (for use with other apps), using the Files view is fine. The Assemblies view is for use when you want to register the assemblies with the system, either inside the GAC or outside it.
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Post by EricB »

Thanks,

Eric
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