Visual Studio: Using external files (without copying them)

Question

I want to import an enum class (.cs) into my project that is generated by another service. So if that service will update this file, it should be automatically updated in my

Answer 1

You can add a source code file to a project as a link.

To do so:

1. Right-click project and select "Add -> Existing Item"
2. Navigate to the file you want to add as a link, and select it.
3. Look at the "Add" button at lower right of the "Add Existing Item" dialog. It has a little drop arrow. Click that drop arrow.
4. Select "Add as link".