Why does Rider require a separate install of Mono for Unity projects?

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I'm curious why I have to keep installing Mono stand-alone when working on Unity projects.  Why can't Rider use what Unity has?

It is kind of frustrating to have to set aside nearly 1gb for a stand-alone installation.  Further more, it concerns me that Rider isn't using the same assemblies as Unity will be using.

I LOVE Rider but it seems I frequently am having problems with the connective tissue between Unity and Rider.

 

EDIT After installing the stand-alone Mono I now still have the same problem.  I'm not sure what is going on.  Everything was working fine before I updated Rider :(

Rider 2018.3.4

Unity 2018.3.8f1

macOS 10.14.3 Mojave

11:39 .NET Framework Not Installed: MsBuild can not find TargetFramework assemblies, specify a Mono MSBuild in settings. You can download the latest stable Mono release.

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Most likely, Rider has been using a .NET Core MSBuild, or failed to detect a Mono MSBuild. The solution is to set the Mono MSBuild manually via Preferences | Build, Execution, Deployment | Toolset and Build -> Use MSBuild version.

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What if I am working on different projects in different versions of Unity? How do I make sure each project is pointing at the proper .NET for that Unity version?  Also how do I know which version to select in the first place for Unity? None of the items in the list seem to be obviously form a Unity install.

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Hello @Juilia. I am having the same problem go @John but with not success to fix it.

It because it use that the MSBuild Version is set. Could you explain us why the error in detail.

 

Thanks

 

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Hello,

To give you a proper reply I would need to have a bit more information: could you please send me the result of Help | Collect Troubleshooting information and Help | Compress logs and Show in Explorer. You can attach it here or add to a new issue. Thank you in advance!

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