Launch external compiler before .exe build

[michele.santucci]

I'm working on a project which uses some custom made .net assemblies.

I would like build the .net assemblies along with the LabView project VIs i.e. launch MsBuild before the LabView application is created and the Installer is packaged.

There's a chance to execute some custom code before the project itslef is built?

The only similar option I found is to 'Execute VI before build' (Pre/Post build actions page in .EXE build spec properties) but it sounds awful...

[wiebe@CARYA]

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@michele.santucci wrote:

The only similar option I found is to 'Execute VI before build' (Pre/Post build actions page in .EXE build spec properties) but it sounds awful...

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That is the only way and it is awful...

[wiebe@CARYA]

Thinking about it for a while I suppose there are other ways. I doubt they are more convenient though.

1) I suppose you can use the build API to build. Then you can program anything you want around that...

2) I suppose you can use LV's CLI interface, and use another 'authoring' tool (this could be the command line or a power script, I think) to call the CLI to start LV's build.

You probably just waste your time going those routes...

[michele.santucci]

Build API?

[GerdW]

Hi Michele,

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@michele.santucci wrote:

Build API?

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Yes, Build API:

[michele.santucci]

I see... too bad I cannot find examples... but it sounds promising.