<dependentAssembly> Element
Encapsulates binding policy and assembly location for each assembly. Use one dependentAssembly element for each assembly.
<dependentAssembly>
</dependentAssembly>
Attributes and Elements
The following sections describe attributes, child elements, and parent elements.
Attributes
None.
Child Elements
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
assemblyIdentity |
Contains identifying information about the assembly. This element must be included in each dependentAssembly element. |
codeBase |
Specifies where the runtime can find a shared assembly if it is not installed on the computer. |
bindingRedirect |
Redirects one assembly version to another. |
publisherPolicy |
Specifies whether the runtime applies publisher policy for this assembly. |
Parent Elements
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
assemblyBinding |
Contains information about assembly version redirection and the locations of assemblies. |
configuration |
The root element in every configuration file used by the common language runtime and .NET Framework applications. |
runtime |
Contains information about assembly binding and garbage collection. |
Example
The following example shows how to encapsulate assembly information for two assemblies.
<configuration>
<runtime>
<assemblyBinding xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:asm.v1">
<dependentAssembly>
<assemblyIdentity name="myAssembly"
publicKeyToken="32ab4ba45e0a69a1"
culture="neutral" />
<!--Redirection and codeBase policy for myAssembly.-->
</dependentAssembly>
<dependentAssembly>
<assemblyIdentity name="mySecondAssembly"
publicKeyToken="32ab4ba45e0a69a1"
culture="neutral" />
<!--Redirection and codeBase policy for mySecondAssembly.-->
</dependentAssembly>
</assemblyBinding>
</runtime>
</configuration>