On Tue, 14 Oct 2008, Mark Salter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I would like to understand the expected result of a concat step that > 'finds' no source files. > > I believe that prior to version 1.7.1 the resultant file could > include header and footer even if the no other files went in. > > With 1.7.1, class :- > > src/main/org/apache/tools/ant/taskdefs/Concat.java > > checks for zero source and returns.
sounds like a regression, but if we "fixed" it, we'd break compatibility with 1.7.1. > The following patch would make it work for me, but is this a > reasonable change to suggest? I'd add a new attribute that controls what to do if there are no files to concatenate. The default value is up for debate, but I'd opt for 1.7.1's behavior myself. Stefan --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
