Is there a simple way to include a missing reference to an assembly in Visual Studio?

Question

I'm using Visual Studio 2012. In most solutions I have lots of projects which reference each other.

It's quite time consuming to always add the reference manually.

Is there a simple way (either built-in or via extension) to include a missing reference to an assembly in the own solution similar to the way missing usings are resolved?

Answer 1

This extension at least offers a way to add references to GAC assemblies

visual studio gallery

But it requires CodeRush and so also isn't a free choice.

Answer 2

As mentioned before, resharper will be a good solution for your request. but if you are looking for a free visual studio extension that does the same you can use 'WoVS Quick Add Reference' extension.

Some info: http://ihadthisideaonce.com/2011/07/29/recommended-wovs-quick-add-reference/

Download link: https://visualstudiogallery.msdn.microsoft.com/dc06b54c-b6c4-4cf5-8203-a09c6979e881/

I hope it supports your questions..

Answer 3

Resharper does exactly this. If there's a class that is defined in another project in the solution, it offers you to reference that class and import the namespace. All you do is press "Alt+Enter, Enter" to pop up context menu and select the first option.