Can't add reference project in UWP targeting app

[weitzhandler]

Hi,

When using a cross-targeted project with MSBuild.Sdk.Extras and a UWP target, the “Add Reference” UI on that project in VS fails with "Missing value for TargetPlatformWinMDLocation property".

Cross posted from here (by @jeromelaban).

[jeromelaban]

The problem with that property is the way it is defined in UWP's own targets, making it difficult to provide the proper value. A fix from the IDE would most likely be required.

[weitzhandler]

The thing is that when they close an issue on Dev Community it gets locked down to vote and comments or any further feedback.

[weitzhandler]

I opened this issue, asking for full support of UWP projects in SDK-style. Please vote.

[sjb-sjb]

Noting there is a workaround which is to not list uap first in the list of TargetFrameworks. I found this tip here: https://developercommunity.visualstudio.com/content/problem/1170010/missing-value-for-targetplatformwinmdlocation-prop.html