You can pass preprocessor variables ($(var.)) via the command line using 
"-d".  You can also use $(env.) environment variables.

Tris Hodges wrote:
> Hi, I am using TFS 2008 and wanted to know how I can access the 
> resulting build number to use in my Wix installer?
>  
> I have overridden the BuildNumberOverrideTarget but cannot work out 
> how I can pass this in\access this within my Wix 3 project. Basically 
> I want to name the installer after the Build Number and reference it 
> within the installer text. I am sure someone has done this before but 
> couldn't find anything on the web.
>  
> Any help appreciated. Thanks.
>  
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