build from Axis source

[Feng Xie \(fxie\)]

In the build.xml of Axis 1.2RC3 source package, there are a few lines like 

 

<!-- Include the Generic XML files -->
  &properties;
  &paths;
  &taskdefs;
  &targets;

 

I couldn't find any documentation about what they mean although I guess they are referring to some default configuration -- such as property file.

 

Could anyone help me with it ?

 

Thanks,

Feng