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MSB4186 diagnostic code

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This article describes the MSB4186 error code.

Message text

MSB4186: Invalid static method invocation syntax: 'value'. 'value' Static method invocation should be of the form: $([FullTypeName]::Method()), e.g. $([System.IO.Path]::Combine(`a`, `b`)). Check that all parameters are defined, are of the correct type, and are specified in the right order.

Remarks

This error occurs when MSBuild encounters a function invocation that uses an invalid syntax for calling a static method. In MSBuild, static methods must be invoked using the correct syntax: $([FullTypeName]::Method(Parameters)).

Resolution

To resolve this error, ensure that the static method is invoked using the proper syntax, including the closing ] and the :::

<PropertyGroup>
    <MyProperty>$([ClassName]::MethodName('a', 'b'))</MyProperty>
</PropertyGroup>

Applies to

All versions of MSBuild