SLX Web 7.5.1 - Automated Build Process

[henrycohen29]

Hi,

Can the app architect's build process be automated, or called from a batch file. We have a need to do quick/continous builds. If not possible, could we have the building steps that app architect performs on the code.

Thanks!

~ Henry

[jperona]

We h

ave in 7.5.2 a automated deployment tool, as soon as thats available I'll post here.  In addition, there are automated builds via the ModelUtility.

[henrycohen29]

What is the modelUtility? Where is that and how does it work?

Thanks

~ Henry

[jperona]

It's installed in the root of the SalesLogix install folder.  It's a command line utility that you can run with no parameters to get help.

[JWebb]

Is there any documentation for using the ModelUtility?

[tmontgomery]

Hi Jason,

This is from the developertips.chm file - located under C:\Program Files\SalesLogix\Help

ModelUtility.exe

ModelUtility.exe automates command-line builds of the Sage.Entity.Interfaces.dll and the 'Web classes' of the associated implementation assemblies such as Sage.SalesLogix.Entities.dll. For information on the arguments of this utility, type the utility name at a command line prompt in the directory ..\Program Files\SalesLogix on the Administrative Workstation.

The following table describes the most common ModelUtility.exe usage scenarios:

Usage Scenario	Command-line options
Build the Sage.Entity.Interfaces.dll using an exported model from the c:\projects\mycustomermodel to the c:\temp output folder.	C:\>modelutility --model:c:\projects\mycustomermodel --type:Interfaces --output:c:\temp
Build the interfaces and implementation assemblies using the same folders.	C:\>modelutility --model:c:\projects\mycustomermodel --type:Interfaces,WebClasses --output:c:\temp

[Aleks]

Hi, I'm wondering if there is any documentation available for this automated deployment tool in 7.5.2 version?.

Thanks!

[EmmaNixon]

Hi John

Is there any update on the automated deployment tool you've mentioned above?

Thanks, Emma

[mdykun]

Hey Emma,

The full deployment/build utility is "PortalDeploymentUtility.exe". I looked in the folders and could not see that it had been included (was a internal tool). I will inquire to its availability. I do not know if its been fully tested for public consumption at this time.

Mark

[EmmaNixon]

That's great, thanks Mark!