How to turn existing class library into worker role

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Is there a way to turn an existing class library into a worker role? I don't want to add more projects to the solution especially when this project will only call MyLibrary.Class.Run().

@JonathonReinhart: He uses "class library" and C# style call, so it's surely C#. — sharptooth, Aug 28 '13 at 08:43

Uri Abramson · Accepted Answer · 2013-08-29T08:49:16.260

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Eventually, I found the solution:

Add a cloud service project to the solution
I had to edit the project file of my class library and add this: <RoleType>Worker</RoleType> to the first <PropertyGroup> element.
In addition to that, my service entry point class had to extend RoleEntryPoint.
Once this is done, right click no the Roles folder in the cloud service project and choose Add -> Worker role project in solution and choose my Class Library.

That's it.

edited Aug 29 '13 at 08:49

answered Aug 28 '13 at 09:00

Uri Abramson

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Emm... Why is step 2 necessary? – sharptooth Aug 28 '13 at 09:06
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Because if you don't, when you do step 4 the VS GUI won't recognize your project as an eligible cloud service project. – Dennisch Oct 10 '14 at 11:52
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Yes, step 2 is necessary. Just tested myself. – theRonny Jun 30 '15 at 18:35
This is very helpful for those wanting to use Topshelf.Azure. Thanks! – Dave Van den Eynde Dec 01 '15 at 07:35

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Aug 28 '13 at 08:42

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You'll have to add a "cloud service" project (.ccproj) anyway. Then you can include a RoleEntryPoint descendant to the project which you select as worker role payload (you do that when you add a new role to the cloud service project) and it should work.

answered Aug 28 '13 at 08:42

sharptooth

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The Role Entry point is not enough... I finally got it to work. See my own answer. – Uri Abramson Aug 28 '13 at 08:56

How to turn existing class library into worker role

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