CCS4.2 pre build step question question

Doug Baker

I would like to automatically delete a specific object file to force the file to build the file each time I compile. In the source file that I want to delete the object file for, I have a MACRO in the source file that puts the date and time the file was compiled so I want this file to compile each time to give the build time and date each time I compile. In CCS 4.2, I found in project Properties - > C/C++ build -> Build Steps tab -> Pre Build Step: -> Command that should do the trick but I have not been able to make this work. Is this the way I should go about this or is there a different way I should do this? If this is the correct way, what is the syntax of the command to specify the path and filename to delete the object file for?

Thanks,

Doug

over 14 years ago

Andy Neil over 14 years ago

Guru 35595 points

It's a shame that Eclipse doesn't have a way to just mark a file as 'Always Build'

:-(

slandrum over 14 years ago

Mastermind 9890 points

There are some things you could try:

1. Add a post-build step that deletes that specific object file. If you need the file to exist after the build, copy it somewhere else and delete it from where it's built.

2. Add a post-build step that "touches" the desired source file.

Rebecca Ringhof over 14 years ago in reply to slandrum

TI__Expert 8180 points

Doug,

To better assist you, I am moving your post to the CCS forum.

-Rebecca

AartiG over 14 years ago in reply to slandrum

TI__Guru**** 173310 points

The suggestions posted by slandrum are viable solutions. There is another suggestion posted by a user in this thread.

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