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Asked: 2026-06-05T02:48:42+00:00

I am working on Visual Studio 2008 edition. I need to build class library

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I am working on Visual Studio 2008 edition. I need to build “class library” dll through “Console” commands. A simple command to do so would be:

"csc /target:library /out:File.DLL File.cs"

which creates File.dll successfully.

But what should be done to include a dll file as input? Eg: Final.dll needs a C# file named Final.cs and File.dll? I tried out the below command but unsuccessful

"csc /target:library /out:Final.DLL File.dll File.cs"

What is the exact way to do so?

In the same manner i tried adding project references in the command: 

csc /target:library /out:Final.DLL /r:First.dll /r:../Func\Func.csproj Final.cs

But it tells the Func.csproj could not be opened and is corrupt. What could be the reason?

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  1. Editorial Team

    If you want to add a reference (most probably), you can add assembly references by using this option: 

    /reference:File.dll   (or /r:File.dll)

    You can use it like the other options:

    csc /target:library /r:File.dll /out:Final.dll File.cs

    Remember you’ll also need to distribute that Dll with your library.

    Note: type csc /? to get a full list of all flags and help about them. It’s a common command for many console applications like csc on windows.

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