MSBuild - use default Configuration and Platform for referenced projects

Question

Hello, My "entry point" project has explicit x86 and x64 platform configuration. All referenced projects are of Any CPU. When I try to build my project with /p:Configuration=Debug;Platform=x86 it fails on referenced projects with messages

The OutputPath property is not set for this project. Please check to make sure that you have specified a valid Configuration/Platform combination. Configuration='Debug' Platform='x86'

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Is there any way how I can enforce default configuration on referenced projects so they ignore my Configuration and Platform properies?

P.S. I'm building a single project, not solution.

Answer 1

Seems that it does not possible. You need to configure your referenced projects for the provided configuration and platform as well.

Alternatively, you can build a solution instead of a single project. In this case you will need to create a solution configuration that fits your needs.