Setting the Action type dynamically for VS.Net Solution and C++ Builder 2006+ project

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Hi

In these build steps I can use a variable to set the Configuration, making it easy to switch between Debug and Release builts.

However, the dropdown list for Built Type (C++ Builder) or Action (MSVC) don’t seem to let me use a variable.

Is there a way around this?

I’d like to be able to use a variable switch between full rebuilds (for releases) and ‘make’ style builds that only build things that have changed. Otherwise I may end up with many duplicate build steps with just this setting changed in each of them, which is unpalatable, to say the least…

Andy

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Hi Andy

We have updated the action so that Build Type becomes Target when the compiler version > 2006 (ie for versions that use msbuild). The Target field does allow variables.

https://downloads.finalbuilder.com/downloads/finalbuilder/800/FB800_3324.exe

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Thanks

That works for C++ Builder. What about MSVC? I’m using Build VS.Net solution. Can I specify Target in the MSBuild tab or doe you need to alter that action?

Andy

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Oh sorry I missed that you mentioned MSVC, I will do the same for the MSVC (might need a day or two).

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Vincent

No worries - thanks for your help with this

Andy

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This build allows variables in the VS.net BuildAction field - when Use MSBuild is checked the field changes to Target and allows text entry and variables will be expanded at runtime.

https://downloads.finalbuilder.com/downloads/finalbuilder/800/FB800_3326.exe

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Vincent

Thank you - this is working well.

Andy