This switch builds all the projects in some or all of your BuildRoots. A buildall log is written in the build root's LOG folder.
The basic syntax of the /build command is:
where
When using a shortcut, it may be necessary to open Shortcut properties, and under the Advanced tab, check "Run as Administrator".
Examples
To build all projects in all BuildRoots:
To build all projects in the BuildRoots "C:\DBDOC_BUILDS" and "C:\TEST_BUILDS":
By default, when using the switch /buildall:
You can use additional switches to change these options, to run Management of Change (MOC) processing, or to use programs from the Overrides directory. It is also possible to start the build partway through the buildroot list, or exclude certain projects. See Using other command line switches.
A buildall can be paused using the BuildPlus toolbar button after the current project is finished, so you can update hyperlink and other executable files (but BuildPlus must be closed to update BuildPlus). You can choose to Pause on the next project or Stop the buildall and exit:
If you choose to Pause on the next project, there will again be options to continue or stop the buildall:
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