Pass tfs changeset number from ccnet to msbuild script

Question

I need to pass changeset number from ccnet to msbuild script in build process.

When ccnet triggering new build,he get a changeset number, so

I need to take that changeset number and pass it to the msbuild script.

This msbuild script involves some custom tool, which need this changeset number.

Thanks.

Answer 1

You can create a property for the changeset number like this:

<PropertyGroup>
   <ChangesetNumber>SomeDefaultValue</ChangesetNumber>
</PropertyGroup>

and pass it through the commandline to your msbuild like this:

msbuild yourprojectname /p:ChangesetNumber=yourValue

In your projectfile you would then reference this:

<Target Name="YourCustomTarget">
    <YourCustomTask argumentForChangesetNumber="$(ChangesetNumber)" />
</Target>