How do I get "Solution Files" to the drops build folder using VSO Build or otherwise

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I'm using Visual Studio Online and the hosted build controller, I have a automated build working and putting output in the drops folder in TFS Online.

I'm using Team Foundation Version Control and the Default Template (DefaultTemplate.11.1.xaml)

I'm using the MSBuild Arguments to generate project specific output /p:GenerateProjectSpecificOutputFolder=true

My solution has a number of projects and a MVC Web Application.

In the solution I've added a solution folder and placed some powershell files in there. I would like these powershell files to end up in the Drops folder after an automated build.

Any suggestions on how I can do this?

What version of TFS are you using? The v12 build templates in TFS 2013+ allow a custom PS build step that could copy those. If you are stuck on v11, you could let a project file copy them as a post build step. — DaveShaw

MrHinsh - Martin Hinshelwood MrHinsh - Martin Hinshelwood · Accepted Answer · 2015-05-15T18:32:23

You should switch to the TfvcDefaultTemplate.12.xaml. You can then create a PowerShell that scoops up the bits you need in your drop and call it from the post-test PowerShell activity.

Check out the "gather items for drops" on https://curah.microsoft.com/8047/run-scripts-in-your-team-foundation-build-process

How do I get "Solution Files" to the drops build folder using VSO Build or otherwise

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