A verbose MSBuild log file should show you how the property values are changing. If not, I've found sprinkling Message tasks in the MSBuild files is often the fastest way to see why values are not what I want them to be.
Just had to do that today to fix the bundle signing bug. <smile/> On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 10:45 AM, john.burak <[email protected]> wrote: > It's my understanding that with MSBuild, the configuration and platform > used > when none are specified is defined near the top of the project file in the > elements with "blank" conditions, like this: > > <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> > <Project ToolsVersion="4.0" DefaultTargets="Build" > xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/developer/msbuild/2003";> > <PropertyGroup> > * <Configuration Condition=" '$(Configuration)' == '' > ">Debug</Configuration> > <Platform Condition=" '$(Platform)' == '' ">x86</Platform> > * > > This doesn't seem to be happening for a wixproj I have. I've added two new > build configurations, and it keeps building one of those by default, called > "Debug SU". I want it to build "Debug" by default. I'm calling MSBuild > from a script. > > Does anyone know how to have a specific configuration used by default when > one isn't specified to MSBuild? I could add logic to check for this one > solution and pass in a specific configuration, but that's a bit ugly if > there is supposed to be a settable default. > > Thanks, > > - John > > -- > View this message in context: > http://windows-installer-xml-wix-toolset.687559.n2.nabble.com/In-wixproj-default-Build-Configuration-ignored-or-not-settable-tp7565859.html > Sent from the wix-users mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Live Security Virtual Conference > Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and > threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions > will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware > threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ > _______________________________________________ > WiX-users mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users > -- virtually, Rob Mensching - http://RobMensching.com LLC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
