<snip> Actually, it very specifically says nothing about dependencies under the copy goal. It merely says "artifacts." There is a difference... </snip>
This is why maven is so polarizing - either you love it or hate it. "specifically saying nothing" - it should be explicit... Thanks again all for the clarifications - I appreciate it! CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and the information transmitted within including any attachments is only for the recipient(s) to which it is intended and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of; or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please send the e-mail back by replying to the sender and permanently delete the entire message and its attachments from all computers and network systems involved in its receipt.