Hi, I have a bit of a problem. We currently use a nightly build from 30-06-2004 for building our system. I am looking at upgrading to RC2, but have hit a problem with the way directories are treated. Our build script consists of a top level build file invoked by a .bat file, this then uses the <nant> task to shell out build scripts for the actual components etc. Under the old build, if I called directory::get-current-directory(), then it returned me the folder for the currently executing build file, however under RC2, it returns the folder for the top level controlling script.
I can get the folder in RC2 by using the project::get-base-directory(), but this function was not available in 30-06-20054 version. The problem is I cannot force all the user base to upgrade NAnt, so how can I change my build script to allow both methods? Is there a simple way to check the version of NAnt inside the script? What version of NAnt did this functionality change and why? It seems a strange change to make in some ways as I would have thought the original behavior was correct, and in the interest of preserving backward compatibility, wouldn't it have been better to add a new method to perform the new functionality rather than changing the existing method and adding a new one to provide the old functionality? The old behavior seems to be used a lot internally too, as I used to be able to pass a relative path into tasks like <nunit> whereas now it looks like I'll have to create the full path inside the script to pass in. This just means more script to write and maintain. TIA, Bill UK businesses use 2 million tonnes of paper each year. THINK before you PRINT this email. ______________________________________________________________ CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This communication and the information it contains is intended for the person or organisation to whom it is addressed. Its contents are confidential and may be protected in law. Unauthorised use, copying or disclosure of any of it may be unlawful. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact us immediately. The contents of any attachments in this e-mail may contain software viruses, which could damage your own computer system. While Marlborough Stirling has taken every reasonable precaution to minimise this risk, we cannot accept liability for any damage, which you sustain as a result of software viruses. You should carry out your own virus checking procedure before opening any attachment. Marlborough Stirling plc, Registered in England and Wales Registered No. 3008820, Jessop House, Jessop Avenue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3SH Tel: 01242 547000 Fax: 01242 547100 http://www.marlborough-stirling.com ------------------------------------------------------- SF email is sponsored by - The IT Product Guide Read honest & candid reviews on hundreds of IT Products from real users. Discover which products truly live up to the hype. Start reading now. http://ads.osdn.com/?ad_ide95&alloc_id396&op=click _______________________________________________ Nant-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/nant-users
