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

Lets say I want to add a csv file to a project.

• Right click on the directory in which you want to add.
• Click on ADD and then Existing Item
• Click on Add/Add as link , also if you are dealing with csv files or files which don't have convention extensions select All Files in that case.

Answer 2

Follow the setps:

• Right click on the project go to Add
• Select Existing Item
• Select the file
• On the Add button click the drop down button and select "Add as a Link"

Answer 3

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".