Project dependency in Visual Studio

Question

In Visual Studio, I have two C++ projects - Gui.vcproj and Dll.vcproj.

Gui is an application and Dll produces a DLL.

What's the best way to make the dependency resolution automatic?

I tried adding Dll.vcproj into Gui.vcproj's references, but it doesn't seem working.

Answer 1

Put both projects into a common solution and specify "Project dependencies" in the solution properties. That's exactly what "Project dependencies" are for.

Answer 2

• Create a solution
• Add Gui.vcproj and Dll.vcproj to the solution
• From solution explorer window, right click the solution yuo just created.
• Choose Project dependencies.
• Select the project you want of these two, and check the 'Depends on' check box.