Build 4 executables

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I have one VB.NET project, that outputs a "Mycomapny.exe" everytime I do a
build. But I need it to output 4 different executables everytime I build.
How do I archive this. I am looking at the Project Properties & the
Configuration manager. The configuration manager lets me create any number
configuration.. but I can seem to choose a different assembly name for each
configuration.. How can I do this?

Thanks
VJ
 
* "VJ said:
I have one VB.NET project, that outputs a "Mycomapny.exe" everytime I do a
build. But I need it to output 4 different executables everytime I build.
How do I archive this. I am looking at the Project Properties & the
Configuration manager. The configuration manager lets me create any number
configuration.. but I can seem to choose a different assembly name for each
configuration.. How can I do this?

I don't see a way for doing that. Maybe a pseudo-post-build event will
solve your problem:

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VJ,
In addition to the other comments, what is different between each of the
executables?

Have you considered 4 projects in a single solution? Each project could then
be configured uniquely. One of the projects would actually contain the
source files, while the other 3 have links to the source files (of the first
project).

To link to a source file, use "Project - Add Existing Item", then click the
down arrow next to the Open button and select "Link file".

Hope this helps
Jay
 
Just the usertype is different.. We would like to name the executable
different for each usertype.. Its a business requirement we have to do
this..
Will what you suggested work.. ?

Thanks
VJ
 
VJ,
What do you mean by "usertype"?

To me a user type is a new Class, Structure, Enum, Delegate, or Interface in
your project.

I suspect, but cannot be certain that you mean a different person who is
using your app.

Either way, each project has its own project properties, the name of the
executable is one of the project properties, so yes what I suggest should
work.

Hope this helps
Jay
 
Yes Thanks.. It did work..

Thanks
VJ

Jay B. Harlow said:
VJ,
What do you mean by "usertype"?

To me a user type is a new Class, Structure, Enum, Delegate, or Interface in
your project.

I suspect, but cannot be certain that you mean a different person who is
using your app.

Either way, each project has its own project properties, the name of the
executable is one of the project properties, so yes what I suggest should
work.

Hope this helps
Jay

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