support for package references (PackageReference) in project files

[ehusakovic]

Package references, using the PackageReference node, manage NuGet dependencies directly within project files (as opposed to a separate packages.config file).
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/nuget/consume-packages/package-references-in-project-files

When this is used the tools folder location changes to /packages/{package_name}/{version}/tools. Furthermore the default packages location moves to the windows Users folder.

Therefore the existing logic for getting the transformer.exe location is not correct for the projects using ProjectReference.

I suggest using the powershell automatic variable $PSScriptRoot to get the path to the running script to locate transformer.exe.

[tobiaszuercher]

hey @ehusakovic
sorry for the late answer. a lot of things are going on. but thank you for your PR!

i just tested your change and i think it makes sense to apply. unfortunately something is wrong with my automated deployment pipeline. i'll check it and will push it soon.

btw1: i'd be interested where transformer is used, also by pm if it should not be public.
btw2: i am working an on version v2.0 in .net CORE which will be a nuget client tool instead of powershell https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/nuget/install-nuget-client-tools (backward compatibility will be provided). it will get a better "cli feeling".

[ehusakovic]

Hi @tobiaszuercher
it's ITMS.