c# - How do I add a reference to an external configuration file to Visual Studio 2010? -

c# - How do I add a reference to an external configuration file to Visual Studio 2010? -

i have external configuration file, 3rd party tool, able edit part of editing other project components in vs2010.

the project i'm working on mvc-3 project, , file located outside of folder construction project (it's in equivalent of ../externalconfig root).

how add together reference file vs2010? currently, attempts have resulted in vs creating re-create of file within of directory structure, not ideal.

(sure, go unusual lengths, adding script build process set config file in right place, i'd rather able edit sits)

the trick add together item link:

right-click project in solution explorer select "add" -> "existing item..." navigate file want add together solution [important] instead of hitting come in or clicking add together button, want click down-arrow icon @ right border of add together button, , select "add link".

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