Missing an assembly reference?

Error: “Are you missing an assembly reference?”

This guide addresses the common error on MacOS where the message “are you missing an assembly reference?” appears when trying to run a SplashKit project. This is often due to a naming conflict in the project setup.

Problem

When creating or running a SplashKit project, an error message stating “are you missing an assembly reference?” may appear. This can happen if the project is named “SplashKit,” which conflicts with internal references.

Solution

To resolve this error, ensure your project name is different from “SplashKit.”

1. Rename Your Project Folder

   Make sure the folder where you create your SplashKit project does not have the name “SplashKit.”

   Choose a unique name for the folder, as the project name is automatically derived from it.

2. Recreate the Project (if needed)

   If the error persists, try recreating the project in a new folder with a different name to avoid any cached references to the previous setup.

Following these steps should eliminate the naming conflict, allowing your SplashKit project to compile and run without the assembly reference error.