External Build Task wizard

This is a feature of JBuilder Enterprise.

You can create an external build task that executes during the build process with the External Build Task wizard. To open the wizard, choose File|New, choose the Build tab, and double-click the External Build Task icon.

Once you've completed the wizard, a node displays in the project pane. To change the properties for the node, right-click and choose Properties.

You can have multiple external task nodes in a project. Each node displays a tool tip with the executable name when you position the mouse over it.

External build tasks' targets can be added to the Project menu. See "Configuring the Project menu." They can also be specified as the build target to execute before running a project. See "Build targets" in "Setting runtime configurations."

Create an external build task

Specify an external command to execute as part of the build process and specify the phase in which it's executed.

Name

Enter a name for the node that displays in the project pane.

Show Console Output

Displays any console output in the JBuilder message pane. If this option is off, no output is displayed.

External Command

Program

Choose the ellipsis button and browse to the external program file you want to include in the build process.

Parameters

Enter any parameters and/or macros. To add a macro, choose the Insert Macro button and choose from the Macros List.

Task Scheduling

Specify the build phase in which the task is executed and choose the targets that execute before and after the external task.

Phase

Choose the build phase in which the task is executed.

Prior Targets

Choose the targets that execute before the external task.

Subsequent Targets

Choose the targets that execute after the external task.