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The '''Build Specification dialog''' opens when right-clicking the '''Build Specification''' item in the [[Project Explorer]], then selecting '''New''' and one of the following options: | The '''Build Specification dialog''' is part of the [[Application Builder]]. It opens when right-clicking the '''Build Specification''' item in the [[Project Explorer]], then selecting '''New''' and one of the following options: | ||
* [[Build Specification/Application (EXE)|Application (EXE)]] | * [[Build Specification/Application (EXE)|Application (EXE)]] | ||
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* [[Build Specification/Source Distribution|Source Distribution]] | * [[Build Specification/Source Distribution|Source Distribution]] | ||
* [[Build Specification/Zip File|Zip File]] | * [[Build Specification/Zip File|Zip File]] | ||
== Adding Custom Page to a Build Spec Dialog == | |||
To create a custom page for the '''Build Specification dialog''', use the following steps: | |||
# Decide which build spec you want to add on to (i.e. EXE, DLL, Packed Library, Source Distribution, etc.) | |||
# Goto the folder ''[LabVIEW 20xx]\vi.lib\AppBuilder\AB_Classes\[Build Spec Selected]'' and find the ''Framework_Initialize.vi'' | |||
# Add to the Paths, Help, and PageTitles arrays. Your page should be named ''AB_UI_[Something Unique].vi'' | |||
# Create and save your page VI in the folder ''[LabVIEW 20xx]\resource\Framework\Providers\Builds\AppBuilder\'' you can use the page called ''AB_UI_Page_Info.vi'' as a starting point. | |||
# Look more into the [[Application Builder|Application Builder API]] | |||
[[Category:Application builder]] | |||
Latest revision as of 01:07, 19 March 2024
The Build Specification dialog is part of the Application Builder. It opens when right-clicking the Build Specification item in the Project Explorer, then selecting New and one of the following options:
- Application (EXE)
- Installer
- .NET Ineterop Assembly
- Package
- Packed Library
- Shared Library (DLL)
- Source Distribution
- Zip File
Adding Custom Page to a Build Spec Dialog
To create a custom page for the Build Specification dialog, use the following steps:
- Decide which build spec you want to add on to (i.e. EXE, DLL, Packed Library, Source Distribution, etc.)
- Goto the folder [LabVIEW 20xx]\vi.lib\AppBuilder\AB_Classes\[Build Spec Selected] and find the Framework_Initialize.vi
- Add to the Paths, Help, and PageTitles arrays. Your page should be named AB_UI_[Something Unique].vi
- Create and save your page VI in the folder [LabVIEW 20xx]\resource\Framework\Providers\Builds\AppBuilder\ you can use the page called AB_UI_Page_Info.vi as a starting point.
- Look more into the Application Builder API