Run proj file
How can I run proj file without actually using TFS builder? Can I run it from command line? I dont want to check in the proj file till I get it right.Thanks
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I am trying to build a vdproj file using devenv. I have read several post that explain how I can do it by embedding a <exec/> task in the project file and having it invoke devenv. I'm trying to...
View ArticleMSBuild is failing randomly with API call 'GetAssemblyRefHash' failed...
Hi,I have a really odd and hard to diagnose issue with MSBuild / TFS. I have a solution that contains about 12 different build configurations. When running on the build server, it takes maybe 30mins to...
View ArticleMSBuild execute bat file
In my proj file I need to modify <Exec Command="mxmlc.exe .....to use mxmlc.bat. I did change the extension to bat but when proj file runs it does not do anything. Batch files are not executed. What...
View ArticleHow can export windows appliction as SWF not EXE
I want to export the project for Windows Application Form as SWF not EXE to run it online on website ?? Or if you have any idea for how can run exe located on website host online .. please tell me...
View ArticleThe "SignFile" task was not given a value for the required parameter...
We have a line of business app which is deployed via clickonce. I can build and publish the application without any problems but when I try to use Continuous Integration (Build each check-in) I get the...
View Articleerror MSB4044 The "SignFile" task was not given a value for the required...
Hi,I have a WPF project, that I could build with Visual Studio 2012. Trying to build that project with Visual Studio 2013 I get the following error:error MSB4044: The "SignFile" task was not given a...
View ArticleConverting NAnt Exec task over to MSBuild Exec task
I am a long time user of NAnt and I have been used to using the Exec task available with NAnt as described here: http://nant.sourceforge.net/release/latest/help/tasks/exec.htmlOne of my favorite...
View ArticleTurning off msbuild warnings (MSB3305)
Hi there -is there ANY way to turn off msbuild warnings (e.g. MSB3305)?09:50:17.900 29>C:\Program Files (x86)\MSBuild\12.0\bin\amd64\Microsoft.Common.CurrentVersion.targets(2234,5): warning...
View ArticleUsing metadata in conditions
I'm trying to make a .targets file for my NuGet package, which will link to a proper .lib file depending on the C++ runtime library of a project. This answer recommends to use...
View ArticleMSbuild tag does not work for links
I have the following MSBuild ItemGroup: <ItemGroup><Content...
View ArticleErrors in VS2013 project build -- MSBuild
I'm trying to use VS2013 and have migrated a project from VSD2010.The problem is that I am seeing many warnings when I build this project related to the MSBuild Microsoft.Common.CurrentVersion.targets...
View Articleprogram Build Problem
When I build a program it shows an Error : "Unable to find manifest signing certificate in the certificate store."
View ArticleMicrosoft.Cpp is missing even after installing windows SDK on windows 8.1
Hi,I am setting up environment for building hadoop code in windows 8.1. This needs CPP compilers (v120/V110), I installed windows SDK successfully but I still dont see MSBuild/Microsoft.Cpp created. I...
View ArticleHow do I specify in a solution to not to build precompiled applications?
I have some precompiled applications in a solution, how can I configure the solution to skip build of precompiled projects/applications (other than individually selecting the projects to not to build)?
View ArticleJNI dll problem
Hi everyone,I think my problem is related to the way I build a dll. That's why I'm posting my question in this category.My problem looks like this: I need to use a dll in a java application through...
View ArticleError in VS Build: Files has invalid value "
I am having the following errors in my VS build Error 2 Files has invalid value "<<<<<<< .mine". Illegal characters in path. The only info coming out is the Project its associated...
View ArticleWhat is the VSSDKInstall environment variable path
System:Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro X64Visual Studio 2013Visual Studio 2013 SDKI have a VS Package (C#) project that builds fine from within Visual Studio. I want to be able to build from the command...
View ArticleUsing native x64 build tools for PlatformToolset=v110 in Visual Studio 2013
I have tried the advice given here: https://connect.microsoft.com/VisualStudio/feedback/details/800059/isnativeenvironment-true-no-longer-works-on-visual-studio-2013-rc, and manually adding...
View ArticleBuilding a solution using MSBuild from command line Vs inside Visual Studio
Hi, I have a question regarding the difference I have noticed when building a solution file using MSBuild from command line and when doing it inside Visual Studio 2013 Update 4. The solution file I am...
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