Hello Graham, > I want to write a custom Fileset type that reads input from a file. > I don't want to support any nested elements, I just want to be able to > do something like this: > > <libraryset id="myLibraries" file="libraries.txt"/> > > and have a custom class create a fileset based on the content of > libraries.txt. > > So, I have two questions: > > 1. Is it possible for me to do this (i.e. define a new DataType and use > it in a build file)? > [Or do I have to write a custom Task that creates the fileset?] > It is perfectly possible to create a new datatype. To make your datatype known to ant, you need to use the <typedef/> task (see the manual).
> 2. If the answer to 1. is 'Yes', where/what should I be extending? > [Or, if the answer is 'No', what sort of FileSet should my task be > creating?] > org.apache.tools.ant.ProjectComponent? > org.apache.tools.ant.types.DataType? > org.apache.tools.ant.types.AbstractFileSet? > org.apache.tools.ant.types.FileSet? > I am not too sure. I would extend DataType or AbstractFileSet. Probably rather DataType, since I understand your library set is something quite specific. Note that you might also have to create a special "Scanner" class (like DirectoryScanner) to make the list of the files/dirs included in your libraryset. Antoine > Thanks very much, > > Graham. > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
