How do I package an exe file in my Desktop Bridge UWP app?

Question

I would like to specify an exe file as the Full Trust package of my UWP Desktop Bridge app (which I set up according to this tutorial https://stefanwick.com/2018/04/06/uwp-with-desktop-extension-part-1/). Basically, instead of using a WPF or console assembly as the full trust, use an executable directly.

The exe file is compiled separately as it's a python code source, that's why I can't build it as part of my solution. Is there a way to reference it in the MSIX packaging project?

Answer 1

Okay I figured it out. I can host the executable inside the UWP package, don't need to use Desktop Bridge. Just need to add this to the package.appxmanifest of UWP package:

Add the runFullTrust capability as well, now put the FullTrust.exe in the Assets folder, include in the project and set to always copy to output folder in properties.

Answer 2

Hello,

Can you please tell us more about your solution here?
I tried doing what you are showing here, but I am getting an error because it seems to want me to add a dependency to an other project in the package.