Are there any tools that could assist in generating emails
to a defined set of SMTP addresses when files are checked
into specific projects?
I wish to use this to keep developers abreast of changes
to common code libraries and documentation and it seems
like a sensible way to do it but I am at a loss as to how
to do it from VSS.
Ideally I would like to implement something server side
(Much like extensions to CVS) as the prospect of loading
custom 'VSS extensions' onto developers PC's fills me with
dread.
Regards
John Willis
choffman@sti-k12.com - 22 Nov 2003 17:04 GMT
Hi John I noticed you post and thought I would let you know that i created a "BUILD" application that does exactly what your talking about, it completely automates the build process (CheckIn/Out, Build, Email (Both build errors to last checked out user and "CheckIn Notifications")
I have to be honest this is an app that i built about 6 months ago and have been using it at work (For beta testing).
We are a VB shop so thats what this app builds, We have 163 diffrent binaries that we compile on a weekly basis, so you can image what a pain it was to do this manually.
Anyways if your using VB6 in your shop, then this would probably help you out alot, and no its not freeware, but i have yet to figure what to charge for something like this. If youd like to try it out, let me know and I can E-Mail you the last build.
Requirements:
VSS 6.0d
VB6 SP4+
Thanx
Chris Hoffman
Joe Masters - 27 Nov 2003 20:34 GMT
Hi, John,
The only solution I know of is a VSS extension. Microsoft has one available
here:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];220971
Joe
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