TFS 2018 - Build and Release - Library - Variable groups

Question

I have read this https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/vsts/build-release/concepts/library/variable-groups but didn't find an answer..

Is it possible to use variables as values in another variable definiton? Example:

• MyCopyToFolder = C:\\TFS_deploy_target\\
• MyConfigReplacements = $(MyCopyToFolder)ReplacementFolder\\MyAppReplacements.ps1

I didn't find any word about that (im)possibility..

Answer 1

Yes, it's supported since TFS 2015 update4.

I just checked that, everything works as expected with the variables expanded on TFS 2018. Reference below screenshot.

Refer to the similar thread : Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2015 release configuration variables not setting