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Is there a way to let MSBuild() find the right toolversion with VS 2022 installed using legacy Cake nuget? #3785
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I am using using the legacy Cake-Nuget and restore it on build, then run Cake.exe Since I dont want to rewrite my whole build script I would like to know, if there is any way to get MSBuild() with 2022 working. I am on Cake 1.3.0 right now. Thanks! |
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@janniksam Upgrading from Cake v1.3 to Cake v2.0 (and use .NET Tool) is probably easier than you think it is, and likely not a rewrite. Check out the steps laid out by @nils-a here: #3744 (comment) But to answer your question, an easy way to use MSBuild / VS2022 in older versions of Cake is by using |
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Thank you for the quick answer. The problem that I have is that we use the webploy addin and it doesnt seem to work right now with the newest version. Also it hasnt updated for months now. I will try to use the vswhere approach and get back to you :) |
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@janniksam Upgrading from Cake v1.3 to Cake v2.0 (and use .NET Tool) is probably easier than you think it is, and likely not a rewrite. Check out the steps laid out by @nils-a here: #3744 (comment)
But to answer your question, an easy way to use MSBuild / VS2022 in older versions of Cake is by using
vswhereto locate where MSBuild is installed. There's an example by @DrewRhoades here: #3671 (comment)