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Load csproj The attribute "ExcludeAssets" in element <PackageReference> is unrecognized

Using Microsoft.Build component to load a csproj using method ProjectCollection.GlobalProjectCollection.LoadProject. Documentation here.

Loading a csproj with PackageReference and ExcludeAsset attribute in one of the references, example:

 <PackageReference Include="SomePackage" ExcludeAssets="Compile">
      <Version>1.0.0</Version>
  </PackageReference>

The following exception is thrown:

The attribute "ExcludeAssets" in element is unrecognized.

Already tried different ToolVersions (2.0 | 4.0 |12.0), and both of the projects are compiled in .net472

How can I fix this?

Thanks

Solution

  • I found a solution that is related to @AluanHaddad response. The project that is calling ProjectCollection.GlobalProjectCollection.LoadProject. if it uses the new SDK style, is able to load an older csproj with packagereferences and ExcludeAssets attribute.