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08 Nov, 2013 06:20 PM

Hi,

Is it possible to access the properties listed at "custom build scripts" from a default .sln type of build?

We're using a custom msbuild script for versioning, and it'd be nice to be able to access for example the build number.

Thanks,

a.

1. Support Staff 1 Posted by Feodor Fitsner on 08 Nov, 2013 06:25 PM

   

   Yes, the following variables are available during "Visual Studio solution" and "MSBuild" builds:

   • AppVeyor.ProjectName
   • AppVeyor.ProjectVersion
   • AppVeyor.ProjectBuildNumber
   • CommitId
   • RepositoryType
   • RepositoryName
   • RepositoryBranch
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2. 2 Posted by a on 08 Nov, 2013 06:35 PM

   

   How do I access them?

   MSBuild properties cannot have dot in their names.

   I have a TestVeyor project set up for this, build fails with

       error MSB4184: The expression """.ProjectName" cannot be evaluated. Method 'System.String.ProjectName' not found

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3. Support Staff 3 Posted by Feodor Fitsner on 08 Nov, 2013 06:59 PM

   

   Indeed, there is a problem with that in MSBuild.

   We've just pushed an update on build servers which allows you to use counterparts of those variables with underscore (_) instead of dot, for example $(Appveyor_ProjectName).

   Hope that helps. Let me know how that works for you.

   Oh, another idea is to use inline MSBuild task written in C# where you read environment variables using System.Environment class :)
   http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd722601.aspx

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4. 4 Posted by a on 08 Nov, 2013 07:47 PM

   

   Right, I missed that they are env. variables as well.

   Anyway, the underscore version is working perfectly now, thanks!

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5. Support Staff 5 Posted by Feodor Fitsner on 08 Nov, 2013 07:48 PM

   

   You're welcome!

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6. Feodor Fitsner closed this discussion on 08 Nov, 2013 07:48 PM.