I'm trying to set up a MSBuild file which will invoke another MSBuild file and I'm wondering what's the best way to achieve this.
We're using it in the scenario of where a build server downloads a MSBuild file which then depending on the parameters it'll execute the appropriate 2nd file.
I know I can just use the <Exec Command="msbuild.exe ..." />
task, but that seems to be a bit of a hacky way to do it.
Is there an easier way to use MSBuild to execute another MSBuild file?
Best Answer
You can use the
MSBuild task
to build a target in another MSBuild project.You can also put the target in an external .targets file that is imported by both MSBuild projects and use the
CallTarget task
to build it.Update: To execute an external command, use the
Exec task
.