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Michael Resnick
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 Posted - Jun 28 2004 : 10:09:58 AM
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I am working with two versions of third party software. I am also working with two versions of my own code. My code is not registered within a Visual Studio project, so I am treating it as 3rd party software as well.
Is there any way to have Visual Assist X switch between the two sets of directories so that the correct header and source files are loaded depending on the environment?
I've tried using environment variables (using both ${} and $() to delimit) in the directory listings of a custom project. I've had no success. Any help would be appreciated.
I've also scanned these forums and didn't find anything relative. If I've missed something, please let me know.
Thanks,
Michael
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feline
Whole Tomato Software
United Kingdom
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Michael Resnick
New Member
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Posted - Jun 29 2004 : 5:59:50 PM
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Feline,
Thanks for the info. It confirms what I'd suspected.
However, my real question is: Is there a way to easily switch between different sets of directories.
I found that the directory lists are stored in the Windows registry, but changing values there doesn't appeal to me for some strange reason.
Michael
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jpizzi
Tomato Guru
USA
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Posted - Jun 29 2004 : 6:48:57 PM
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Here is a possibility:
Place each set of directories in a distinct directory on your hard drive, but with the same structure below the top level. For example, create a c:\\config1 and c:\\config2. Below config1, place the directories containing the files for one configuration, and below config2, place the files for the other configuration. Presumably, these have the same filenames and directories, etc.
Change the settings in VA to point to some drive letter that you don't have and the appropriate directories (less the top level that you setup above). Use the SUBST command on the command-line to change where the drive letter points.
Since you probably haven't used SUBST in years (if ever), the syntax is:
SUBST [drive1: [drive2:]path]
to map the drive, and
SUBST drive1: /D
to delete the mapping.
Using the example from above, and assuming that you don't have a V: drive, you would open a command-line window and type:
subst v: c:\\config1
to use the first configuration, and
subst v: c:\\config2
to use the second configuration. Note that you will need to delete the substitution before changing. The settings in VA would simply refer to V:\\<directory>. This would probably work without even leaving VS to change configurations.
For those of you who remember the terrible bugs that SUBST used to have, they have been fixed - at least that is what they claim. I have used the command for several years now with no adverse effects. |
Joe Pizzi |
Edited by - jpizzi on Jun 29 2004 6:55:58 PM |
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schoenherr
Tomato Guru
Germany
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Posted - Jun 30 2004 : 03:12:25 AM
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confirmation that using subst is not a problem, because of using ClearCase-SnapShot views is only possible with subst.
i use this technique for a long time and there are no problems. |
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Michael Resnick
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Posted - Jun 30 2004 : 09:32:40 AM
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Joe and shoenherr,
Thanks for the suggestion and confirmation! This is exactly the kind of work around I'm looking for.
I assume, that if I change the drive without leaving Visual Assist I'll need to reparse things.
And, yes I'm using ClearCase and have different views (soon to be different branches) that I need to switch between.
Thanks again!
Michael
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