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How to convert NAnt function "path::combine(path1, path2)" to MSBuild?

I need to convert the function "path::combine(path1, path2)". Please help me if you have some idea. Thank you!

Solution

  • Use the CombinePath Task:

    <Project DefaultTargets="DefaultTarget" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/developer/msbuild/2003">
    <PropertyGroup>
        <MyBasePath>.\a\b</MyBasePath>
        <MySecondPath>c\d</MySecondPath>
    </PropertyGroup>

    <Target Name="Combine">
        <PropertyGroup>
            <MySecondPath Condition="$(MySecondPath)==''">.\</MySecondPath>
        </PropertyGroup>
        <CombinePath BasePath="$(MyBasePath)" Paths="$(MySecondPath)">
            <Output TaskParameter="CombinedPaths" PropertyName="CombineOutput" />
        </CombinePath>
    </Target>

    <Target Name="DefaultTarget" DependsOnTargets="Combine">
        <Message Text="Result from Combine is $(CombineOutput)" />
    </Target>

</Project>