Microsoft.Build.Tasks.v3.5

Implements the AL task. Use the AL element in your project file to create and execute this task. For usage and parameter information, see AL (Assembly Linker) Task.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Fills the specified parameter with switches and other information that can go into a response file.

Command line builder to add arguments to.

Gets or sets an algorithm to hash all files in a multifile assembly except the file that contains the assembly manifest.

The algorithm to hash all files in a multifile assembly except the file that contains the assembly manifest.

Gets or sets the address at which a DLL will be loaded on the user’s computer at run time.

The address at which a DLL will be loaded on the user’s computer at run time.

Gets or sets the Company field in the assembly.

The Company field in the assembly.

Gets or sets the Configuration field in the assembly.

The Configuration field in the assembly.

Gets or sets the Copyright field in the assembly.

The Copyright field in the assembly.

Gets or sets the culture string to associate with the assembly.

The culture string to associate with the assembly.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that indicates whether to place only the public key in the assembly (true) or to fully sign the assembly (false).

true if only the public key is placed in the assembly; false if the assembly is fully signed.

Gets or sets the Description field in the assembly.

The Description field in the assembly.

Gets or sets the resources to embed in the image that contains the assembly manifest.

The resources to embed in the image that contains the assembly manifest.

Gets or sets the file to embed in the assembly with the resource name of Security.Evidence.

The file to embed in the assembly with the resource name of Security.Evidence.

Executes the AL task.

true if task execution succeeded; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets the File Version field in the assembly.

The File Version field in the assembly.

Gets or sets the Flags field in the assembly.

The Flags field in the assembly.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that indicates whether to cause the task to use the absolute path for any files that are reported in an error message.

true if the task will use the absolute path for any files that are reported in an error message; otherwise, false.

Returns the full file path to the AL tool.

The full file path to the AL tool.

Gets or sets a container that holds a key pair.

The container that holds a key pair.

Gets or sets a file that contains a key pair or just a public key to sign an assembly.

The file that contains a key pair or just a public key to sign an assembly.

Gets or sets the resource files to link to an assembly.

The resource files to link to an assembly.

Gets or sets the fully qualified name (class.method) of the method to use as an entry point when converting a module to an executable file.

The fully qualified name (class.method) of the method to use as an entry point when converting a module to an executable file.

Gets or sets the name of the file generated by this task.

The name of the file generated by this task.

Gets or sets a string that limits which platform this code can run on; must be one of x86, Itanium, x64, or anycpu.

A string that limits which platform this code can run on; must be one of x86, Itanium, x64, or anycpu.

Gets or sets the Product field in the assembly.

The Product field in the assembly.

Gets or sets the ProductVersion field in the assembly.

The ProductVersion field in the assembly.

Gets or sets the names of the response files that contain commands for the AL tool.

The names of the response files that contain commands for the AL tool.

Gets or sets the modules to be compiled into an assembly.

The modules to be compiled into an assembly.

Gets or sets the file format of the output file: library (code library), exe (console application), or win (Windows-based application).

The file format of the output file: library (code library), exe (console application), or win (Windows-based application).

Gets or sets the assembly from which to inherit all assembly metadata, except the culture field.

The assembly from which to inherit all assembly metadata, except the culture field.

Gets or sets the Title field in the assembly.

The Title field in the assembly.

Gets the name of the tool (Al.exe).

The name of the tool.

Gets or sets the Trademark field in the assembly.

The Trademark field in the assembly.

Gets or sets the version information for this assembly.

The version information for this assembly.

Gets or sets the .ico file to insert in the assembly.

The .ico file to insert in the assembly.

Gets or sets a Win32 resource (.res file) to insert in the output file.

The Win32 resource (.res file) to insert in the output file.

Provides the same functionality as the class, but derives from so that it can be instantiated in its own application domain.

Gets an instance of a class containing task logging methods.

The logging helper object.

Implements the AssignCulture task. Use the AssignCulture element in your project file to create and execute this task. For usage and parameter information, see AssignCulture Task.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Gets a list of with a Culture metadata entry added to each item.

The list of , with a Culture metadata entry added to each item.

Gets a subset of that have a Culture metadata entry.

A subset of that have a Culture metadata entry.

Gets a subset of that do not have a Culture metadata entry.

A subset of that do not have a Culture metadata entry.

Gets a subset of that do not have a Culture metadata entry.

A subset of that do not have a Culture metadata entry.

Executes the AssignCulture task.

true if task execution succeeded; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets a list of files with embedded culture names to assign a culture to.

The list of files with embedded culture names to assign a culture to.

Assigns XML project configurations to project reference task items.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Gets or sets the list of resolved project reference paths while preserving the original project reference attributes.

The list of resolved project reference paths.

Executes the AssignProjectConfiguration task.

true if task execution succeeded; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets an XML string that contains the project configuration.

An XML string that contains the project configuration.

Gets or sets the list of project reference items that could not be resolved using the pre-resolved list of outputs.

The list of project reference items that could not be resolved using the pre-resolved list of outputs.

Assigns target paths to input files.

Creates a new instance of the class.

Gets the output files that are assigned to target paths.

The output files that are assigned to target paths.

Executes the AssignTargetPath task.

true if task execution succeeded; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets the input files to assign target paths to.

The input files.

Gets or sets the root folder that the target file paths are relative to.

The root folder that the target file paths are relative to.

Implements the CallTarget task. Use the CallTarget element in your project file to create and execute this task. For usage and parameter information, see CallTarget Task.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Instructs the MSBuild engine to build one or more targets in the current project.

true if all targets built successfully; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that indicates whether the MSBuild engine is called once per target (true) or the MSBuild engine is called once to build all targets (false).

true if the MSBuild engine is called once per target; false if the MSBuild engine is called once to build all targets.

Gets the outputs of all built targets.

The outputs of all built targets.

Gets or sets the target or targets to build.

The target or targets to build.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that indicates whether the MSBuild engine will return the built targets from the cache.

true if the MSBuild engine will return the built targets from the cache; otherwise, false.

Combines the specified paths into a single path.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Gets or sets the base path to combine with the other paths. Can be a relative path, absolute path, or blank.

The base path to combine with the other paths.

Gets or sets the combined path that is created by the CombinePath task.

The combined path that is created by the CombinePath task.

Executes the CombinePath task.

true if task execution succeeded; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets a list of individual paths to combine with the to form the combined path. Paths can be relative or absolute.

A list of individual paths to combine with the to form the combined path.

Comprises extended utility methods for constructing a command line.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Returns a quoted string appropriate for appending to a command line.

A string representing the new quoted string. The string to convert.

Implements the ConvertToAbsolutePath task. Use the ConvertToAbsolutePath element in your project file to create and execute this task. For usage and parameter information, see ConvertToAbsolutePath Task.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Gets or sets a list of absolute paths.

The list of absolute paths.

Executes the ConvertToAbsolutePath task.

true if task execution succeeded; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets a list of relative paths to convert to absolute paths.

The list of relative paths to convert to absolute paths.

Implements the Copy task. Use the Copy element in your project file to create and execute this task. For usage and parameter information, see Copy Task.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Gets the items that were successfully copied.

The items that were successfully copied.

Gets or sets a list of files to copy the source files to.

The list of files to copy the source files to.

Gets or sets the directory to which you want to copy the files.

The directory to which you want to copy the files.

Executes the Copy task.

true if task execution succeeded; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that indicates whether the Copy task should skip the copying of files that are unchanged between the source and destination.

true if the Copy task should skip the copying of files that are unchanged between the source and destination; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets the files to copy.

The files to copy.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that indicates whether to overwrite files even if they are marked as read only files.

true if the Copy task should overwrite files even if they are marked as read only files; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that indicates whether to apply the additional metadata only if none already exists.

true if the CreateItem task should apply the additional metadata only if none already exists; otherwise, false.

Determines the manifest resource name to assign to a resource.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

When overridden in a derived class, creates the manifest resource name.

The manifest resource name. The name of the dependent file. The name of the file specified by the Link attribute. The root namespace. This parameter may be a null reference (Nothing in Visual Basic). The file name of the parent of this dependency. This parameter may be a null reference (Nothing). The binary stream contents of the file. This parameter may be a null reference (Nothing).

Runs the task.

true if the method was successful; otherwise, false.

When overridden in a derived class, indicates whether the specified file is a valid source file.

true if the file is a valid source file; otherwise, false. The file name.

Creates a valid identifier for use with Visual Studio 2003.

The identifier to use with Visual Studio 2003. The file name.

Gets the created manifest resource names.

The created manifest resource names.

Gets or sets the dependent resource files.

The dependent resource files.

Gets or sets the root namespace to use for naming.

The root namespace to use for naming.

Gets or sets whether the culture name should be prepended to the manifest resource name as a directory.

true if the culture name should be prepended, false if otherwise.

Gets or sets the initial list of resource names, along with additional metadata for manifest resource names.

An object, representing the resource names and metadata.

Implements the CreateProperty task. Use the CreateProperty element in your project file to create and execute this task. For usage and parameter information, see CreateProperty Task.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Executes the CreateProperty task.

true if task execution succeeded; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets the value to copy to the new property.

The value to copy to the new property

Contains the same value as the property.

The same value as the property.

Creates a temporary Visual C++ project with MSBuild references replaced with file references.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Gets or sets the configuration of the Visual C++ project file to process.

The configuration of the Visual C++ project file to process.

Executes the CreateTemporaryVCProject task.

true if task execution succeeded; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets the name of the temporary project file to create.

The name of the temporary project file to create.

Gets or sets the Visual C++ project file to process.

The Visual C++ project file to process.

Gets or sets pre-resolved outputs of MSBuild references.

Pre-resolved outputs of MSBuild references.

Gets or sets an array of GUIDs of referenced MSBuild projects.

An array of GUIDs of referenced MSBuild projects.

Gets or sets pre-resolved import library (.lib) outputs of Visual C++ projects.

Pre-resolved import library (.lib) outputs of Visual C++ projects.

Creates a Visual Basic-style manifest name from a given resource file name.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Returns the Visual Basic-style manifest resource name that corresponds to the specified resource file.

The manifest resource name that corresponds to the specified resource file. The name of the resource file from which to create the Visual Basic manifest name. The name of the link file. The root namespace of the resource file, typically taken from the project file. May be null. The file name of the parent of the resource file (usually a .vb file). May be null. File contents binary stream. May be null.

Indicates whether the specified file is a Visual Basic source file.

true if the specified file is a Visual Basic source file; otherwise, false. The name of the file to examine.

Implements the Exec task. Use the Exec element in your project file to create and execute this task. For usage and parameter information, see Exec Task.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Generates command line arguments that the command line tool must run directly from the command line and not from a response file.

Command line builder to add arguments to.

Gets or sets the command to run.

The command to run.

Executes the cmd.exe tool, waits for its completion, and cleans up the batch file after execution completes.

The exit code that the tool returns. The path to the tool to execute. Command line arguments that should go into a temporary response file. Command line arguments that should be passed to the tool directly.

Returns the full path to the system tool cmd.exe.

The full path to the system tool cmd.exe.

Returns the working directory to use for the tool process.

The working directory to use for the tool process.

Logs error message and handles exit code.

true if exit code was ignored; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that indicates whether the Exec task should ignore the exit code provided by the executed command (true) or should return false if the executed command returns a non-zero exit code (false).

true if the Exec task should ignore the exit code provided by the executed command; false if the Exec task should return false if the executed command returns a non-zero exit code.

Logs the tool name and path.

The tool name. The current directory where the tool is run.

Logs the batch file command to be executed.

Specify an empty string. This parameter is not used.

Gets or sets the output items from the task.

The output items from the task.

Gets the encoding of the captured task standard error stream.

The encoding of the captured task standard error stream.

Gets the importance to log ordinary messages with in the standard error stream.

The importance to log ordinary messages with in the standard error stream.

Gets the encoding of the captured task standard output stream.

The encoding of the captured task standard output stream.

Gets the importance to log ordinary messages with in the standard out stream.

The importance to log ordinary messages with in the standard out stream.

Gets or sets the encoding of the captured task standard error stream that is visible to the project.

The encoding of the captured task standard error stream that is visible to the project.

Gets or sets the encoding of the captured task standard output stream that is visible to the project.

The encoding of the captured task standard output stream that is visible to the project.

Gets the name of the tool (cmd.exe).

The name of the tool (cmd.exe).

Validates input parameters and logs errors or warnings, if any. Returns a Boolean value that indicates whether task execution should proceed.

true if task execution should proceed; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets the directory in which the command will run.

The directory in which the command will run.

Gets or sets a regular expression to spot error lines in the tool output.

A regular expression to spot error lines in the tool output.

Gets or sets a regular expression to spot warning lines in the tool output.

A regular expression to spot warning lines in the tool output.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that indicates whether to ignore the standard error and warning format and log errors and warnings from the output as regular messages.

true if the Exec task should ignore the standard error and warning format and should log errors and warnings as regular messages; false if the Exec task should log the errors and warnings that match the standard error and warning format.

Logs the specified single line of text as an error or warning if the single line matched custom or standard error and warning formats or as a regular message if is set to true and no custom format matched.

Single line from the output to parse. The importance to log the message with.

Finds the app.config file, if any, in the provided lists.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Gets or sets the first matching item found in the list, if any.

The first matching item found in the list, or null if no matching item is found.

Finds the app config file.

true in all cases.

Gets or sets the primary list to search through.

The primary list to search through.

Gets or sets the secondary list to search through.

The secondary list to search through.

Gets or sets the value to add as metadata.

The metadata.

In a specified list, finds an item that has the matching itemspec.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that indicates whether to match case sensitively.

trueFindInList task should match case sensitively; otherwise, false.

Executes the FindInList task.

true if task execution succeeded; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that indicates whether to return the last match (true) or to return the first match (false).

true if the FindInList task should return the last match; false if the FindInList task should return the first match.

Gets or sets the first matching item found in the list, if any.

The first matching item found in the list.

Gets or sets the itemspec to search for.

The itemspec to search for.

Gets or sets the list in which to search for the itemspec.

The list in which to search for the itemspec.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that indicates whether to match against just the file name part of the itemspec or to match against the whole itemspec.

true if the FindInList task should match against just the file name part of the itemspec; false if the FindInList task should match against the whole itemspec.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that indicates whether the paths of the output items should be updated to be absolute.

true if the paths of the output items should be updated to be absolute; otherwise, false.

Appends the revision number to the version number.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Executes the FormatVersion task.

true if task execution succeeded; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets the format type.

The format type.

Gets or sets the output version that includes the revision number.

The output version that includes the revision number.

Gets or sets the revision to append to the version.

The revision to append to the version.

Gets or sets the version number string to format.

The version number string to format.

Gets or sets whether the application is hosted in a browser (as are WPF Web Browser Applications).

A Boolean value that indicates whether the application being deployed will be hosted in a browser (true), or not (false). true only applies to WPF Web Browser Applications.

Specifies the ProductName property in the project file.

A string value that corresponds to the ProductName property in the project file.

Specifies the PublisherName property in the project file.

A string value that corresponds to the PublisherName property in the project file.

Specifies the SupportUrl property in the project file.

A string value that corresponds to the SupportUrl property in the project file.

Specifies whether the , , and properties are written to the application manifest.

A Boolean value that indicates whether the , , and properties are written to the application manifest (true). If the value is false, these properties are ignored.

Implements the GenerateBootstrapper task. Use the GenerateBootstrapper element in your project file to create and execute this task. For usage and parameter information, see GenerateBootstrapper Task.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Gets or sets the file the bootstrapper will use to begin the installation of the application after all prerequisites have been installed.

The file the bootstrapper will use to begin the installation of the application after all prerequisites have been installed.

Gets or sets the name of the application that the bootstrapper will install.

The name of the application that the bootstrapper will install.

Gets or sets the Web location that is hosting the application’s installer.

The Web location that is hosting the application’s installer.

Gets or sets the built location of bootstrapper package files.

The built location of bootstrapper package files.

Gets or sets the products to build into the bootstrapper.

The products to build into the bootstrapper.

Gets or sets the built location of setup.exe.

The built location of setup.exe.

Gets or sets a location for the bootstrapper to look for installation prerequisites to install.

The location for the bootstrapper to look for installation prerequisites to install.

Gets or sets the URL containing the installation prerequisites.

The URL containing the installation prerequisites.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that indicates whether the bootstrapper copies all output files to the path specified in the property.

true if the bootstrapper should copy all output files to the path specified in the property; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets the culture to use for the bootstrapper UI and installation prerequisites.

The culture to use for the bootstrapper UI and installation prerequisites.

Executes the GenerateBootstrapper task.

true if the task execution succeeded; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets the secondary culture to use for the bootstraper UI and installation prerequisites.

The secondary culture to use for the bootstraper UI and installation prerequisites.

Gets or sets the location to copy setup.exe and all package files.

The location to copy setup.exe and all package files.

Gets or sets the location of all available prerequisite packages.

The location of all available prerequisite packages.

Gets or sets the URL to provide should the bootstrapper installation fail.

The URL to provide should the bootstrapper installation fail.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that indicates whether the bootstrapper performs XSD validation on the specified input bootstrapper items.

true if the bootstrapper performs XSD validation on the specified input bootstrapper items; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets whether a component runs with elevated permissions when it is installed on a target computer.

Returns True if the installed component runs with elevated permissions; otherwise False.

Implements the GenerateResource task. Use the GenerateResource element in your project file to create and execute this task. For usage and parameter information, see GenerateResource Task.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Executes the GenerateResource task.

true if the GenerateResource task execution succeeded; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets the names of all files written to disk including the cache file, if present.

The names of all files written to disk.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether to create a new to evaluate the resources (.resx) files (true) or to create a new only when the resources files reference a user's assembly (false).

true if the GenerateResource task should create a new to evaluate the resources (.resx) files; false if the GenerateResource task should create a new only when the resources (.resx) files reference a user's assembly.

Gets or sets the name of the generated files, such as .resources files.

The name of the generated files, such as .resources files.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that indicates whether the GenerateResource task should create a strongly typed resource class as a public class.

true if the GenerateResource task should create a strongly typed resource class as a public class; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets the references to load types in .resx files from.

The references to load types in .resx files from.

Gets or sets the items to convert.

The items to convert.

Gets or sets the path to an optional cache file that is used to speed up dependency checking of links in .resx input files.

The path to an optional cache file that is used to speed up dependency checking of links in .resx input files.

Gets or sets the class name for the strongly typed resource class.

The class name for the strongly typed resource class.

Gets or sets the filename for the source file.

The filename for the source file.

Gets or sets the language to use when generating the class source for the strongly typed resource.

The language to use when generating the class source for the strongly typed resource.

Gets or sets the namespace to use for the generated class source for the strongly typed resource.

The namespace to use for the generated class source for the strongly typed resource.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that indicates whether the input file's directory is to be used for resolving relative file paths.

true if the input file's directory is to be used for resolving relative file paths; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets the additional inputs for the dependency checking that the GenerateResource task performs.

The additional inputs for the dependency checking that the GenerateResource task performs.

Gets or sets the resource namespace or manifest prefix to use in the generated class source for the strongly typed resource.

The resource namespace or manifest prefix to use in the generated class source for the strongly typed resource.

Gets or sets the dependent assemblies.

The dependent assemblies.

Implements the GetAssemblyIdentity task. Use the GetAssemblyIdentity element in your project file to create and execute this task. For usage and parameter information, see GetAssemblyIdentity Task.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Gets or sets the retrieved assembly identities.

The retrieved assembly identities.

Gets or sets the files to retrieve identities from.

The files to retrieve identities from.

Executes the GetAssemblyIdentity task.

true if the GetAssemblyIdentity task execution succeeded; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets the path of the folder that contains the .NET Framework 1.1 assemblies.

The path of the folder that contains the .NET Framework 1.1 assemblies.

Gets or sets the path of the folder that contains the .NET Framework 2.0 assemblies.

The path of the folder that contains the .NET Framework 2.0 assemblies.

Gets or sets the path of the folder that contains the .NET Framework 3.0 assemblies.

The path of the folder that contains the .NET Framework 3.0 assemblies.

Gets or sets the path of the folder that contains the .NET Framework 3.5 assemblies.

The path of the folder that contains the .NET Framework 3.5 assemblies.

Gets or sets the path to the .NET Framework 2.0 SDK.

The path to the .NET Framework 2.0 SDK.

Gets or sets the path to the .NET Framework 3.5 SDK.

The path to the .NET Framework 3.5 SDK.

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Retrieves the referenced type descriptions if a type description references other type descriptions.

A handle to the referenced type description to return. When this method returns, contains the referenced type description. This parameter is passed uninitialized.

Retrieves the type description of the implemented interface types if a type description describes a COM class.

The index of the implemented type whose handle is returned. When this method returns, contains a reference to a handle for the implemented interface. This parameter is passed uninitialized.

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Implements the LC task. Use the LC element in your project file to create and execute this task. For usage and parameter information, see LC Task.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Generates command line arguments that the license compiler tool (lc.exe) must run directly from the command line and not from a response file.

Command line builder to add arguments to.

Returns the full file path of the license compiler tool (lc.exe).

The full file path of the license compiler tool, or null if the license compiler tool file is not found.

Gets or sets the executable for which the .licenses files are generated.

The executable for which the .licenses files are generated.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether to suppress the Microsoft startup banner display.

true if the Microsoft startup banner display is suppressed; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets the directory in which to place the output .licenses files.

The directory in which to place the output .licenses files.

Gets or sets the name of the .licenses file.

The name of the .licenses file.

Gets or sets the referenced components to load when generating the .licenses file.

The referenced components to load when generating the .licenses file.

Gets or sets the items that contain licensed components to include in the .licenses file.

The items that contain licensed components to include in the .licenses file.

Gets the name of the license compiler tool.

The name of the license compiler tool.

Validates input parameters and logs errors or warnings, if any. Returns a Boolean value that indicates whether task execution should proceed.

true if task execution should proceed; otherwise, false.

Implements the MakeDir task. Use the MakeDir element in your project file to create and execute this task. For usage and parameter information, see MakeDir Task.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Gets or sets the set of directories to create.

The set of directories to create.

Gets the directories that the MakeDir task created.

The directories that the MakeDir task created.

Executes the MakeDir task.

true if task execution succeeded; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether an external UAC manifest is generated for the application.

true if an external UAC manifest is generated for the application; otherwise, false.

If an alternate tool name or tool path was specified in the project file, then that tool is used rather than the host compiler for integrated development environment (IDE) builds.

false if the host compiler should be used; otherwise, true.

Gets or sets the Win32 manifest.

The Win32 manifest.

Implements the Message task. Use the Message element in your project file to create and execute this task. For usage and parameter information, see Message Task.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Executes the Message task.

true if task execution succeeded; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets the importance of the message.

The importance of the message.

Gets or sets the error text to log.

The error text to log.

Implements the MSBuild task. Use the MSBuild element in your project file to create and execute this task. For usage and parameter information, see MSBuild Task.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Instructs the MSBuild engine to build one or more project files whose locations are specified by the property.

true if all projects build successfully; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets the project files to build.

The project files to build.

Gets or sets a semicolon-delimited list of property name/value pairs to apply as global properties to the child project.

A semicolon-delimited list of property name/value pairs to apply as global properties to the child project.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether the relative paths of target output items from the built projects have their paths adjusted to be relative to the calling project.

true if the relative paths of target output items from the built projects have their paths adjusted to be relative to the calling project.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether the MSBuild task invokes each target in the list passed to MSBuild one at a time, instead of at the same time.

true if the MSBuild task invokes each target in the list passed to MSBuild one at a time; false if the MSBuild task invokes all targets in the list at the same time.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether the task should stop building the remaining projects as soon as any one of them may not work.

true if the task should stop building the remaining projects as soon as any one of them may not work; otherwise, false.

Returns the outputs of the built targets from all the project files. Only the outputs from the targets that were specified are returned, not any outputs that may exist on targets that those targets depend on.

The outputs of the built targets from all the project files.

Gets or sets the target or targets to build in the project files. Use a semicolon to separate a list of target names.

The target or targets to build in the project files.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether the projects specified in the property are built in parallel, if possible.

true if the projects specified in the property are built in parallel if possible; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether project files that do not exist on the disk will be skipped.

true if project files that do not exist on the disk will be skipped; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets the escape characters to be unescaped from the specified and .

The escape characters to be unescaped from the specified and .

Gets or sets a target .NET Framework version to build the project with, which enables an MSBuild task to build a project that targets a different version of the .NET Framework than the one specified in the project. Valid values are , and .

The target .NET Framework version to build the project with.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether the project will be unloaded once the operation is completed.

true if the project will be unloaded once the operation is completed; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that indicates whether the MSBuild engine will return the built targets from the cache.

true if the MSBuild engine will return the built targets from the cache; otherwise, false.

Implements the RemoveDuplicates task. Use the RemoveDuplicates element in your project file to create and execute this task. For usage and parameter information, see RemoveDuplicates Task.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Executes the RemoveDuplicates task.

true if task execution succeeded; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets an item collection with all duplicate items removed.

An item collection with all duplicate items removed.

Gets or sets the items to remove duplicate items from.

The items to remove duplicate items from.

Implements the ResolveAssemblyReference task. Use the ResolveAssemblyReference element in your project file to create and execute this task. For usage and parameter information, see ResolveAssemblyReference Task.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Gets or sets the assembly extensions that will be considered during references resolution.

The assembly extensions that will be considered during references resolution.

Gets or sets the App.Config file path.

The App.Config file path.

Gets or sets the assembly names to resolve into full paths and to find dependencies for.

The assembly names to resolve into full paths and to find dependencies for.

Gets or sets a list of fully qualified assembly paths to find dependencies for.

The list of fully qualified assembly paths to find dependencies for.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether the resulting dependency graph is automatically treated as if there were an App.Config file passed in to the property.

true if the resulting dependency graph is automatically treated as if there were an App.Config file passed in to the property.

Gets or sets a list of assemblies, which must be absolute file names or project-relative file names, to use for the search and resolution process.

The list of assemblies to use for the search and resolution process.

Returns all files in the , , , , and properties that have the CopyLocal item metadata with a value of true.

All files in the , , , , and properties that have the CopyLocal item metadata with a value of true.

Executes the ResolveAssemblyReference task.

true if task execution succeeded; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets the items written to disk.

The items written to disk.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether dependencies will be found (true) or only primary references will be found (false).

true if dependencies will be found; false if only primary references will be found.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether related files such as .pdb files and .xml files will be found.

true if related files such as .pdb files and .xml files will be found; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether satellite assemblies will be found.

true if satellite assemblies will be found; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether the serialization assemblies will be found.

true if the serialization assemblies will be found; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets a list of XML files that contain assemblies that are expected to be installed on the target machine.

A list of XML files that contain assemblies that are expected to be installed on the target machine.

Gets related files, such as .xml and .pdb files with the same base name as a reference.

The related files.

Gets the nth order paths to dependencies.

The nth order paths to dependencies.

Gets a list of all primary references resolved to full paths.

The list of all primary references resolved to full paths.

Gets any satellite files found.

Any satellite files found.

Gets the scatter files associated with one of the given assemblies.

The scatter files associated with one of the given assemblies.

Specifies the directories or special locations that are searched to find the files on disk that represent the assemblies.

The directories or special locations that are searched to find the files on disk that represent the assemblies.

Gets the serialization assemblies.

The serialization assemblies.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether no messages are logged.

true if no messages are logged; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets a file name that indicates where to save the intermediate build state for this task.

The file name that indicates where to save the intermediate build state for this task.

Gets one item for every distinct conflicting assembly identity, regardless of the value of the property.

The items that correspond to distinct conflicting assembly identities.

Gets or sets the path to the target framework directory.

The path to the target framework directory.

Gets or sets the preferred target processor architecture used for resolving Global Assembly Cache (GAC) references, which can have a value of x86, IA64, or AMD64.

The preferred target processor architecture used for resolving Global Assembly Cache (GAC) references.

Gets or sets the extensions that will be considered when searching for related files.

The extensions that will be considered when searching for related files.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether the ResolveAssemblyReference task should ignore additional installed assembly tables found in the RedistList directory underneath the provided (true) or should search for and use these installed assembly tables (false).

true if the task should ignore the additional installed assembly tables; false if the task should search for and use the additional installed assembly tables.

Gets or sets the project target framework version used for reference filtering.

The project target framework version used for reference filtering.

Implements the ResolveNativeReference task. Use the ResolveNativeReference element in your project file to create and execute this task. For usage and parameter information, see ResolveNativeReference Task.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Gets or sets the search paths for resolving assembly identities of native references.

The search paths for resolving assembly identities of native references.

Gets or sets the COM components of the native assembly.

The COM components of the native assembly.

Gets or sets the loose Etc files listed in the native manifest.

The loose Etc files listed in the native manifest.

Gets or sets the loose .tlb files of the native assembly.

The loose .tlb files of the native assembly.

Gets or sets the assemblies that must be present before the manifest can be used.

The assemblies that must be present before the manifest can be used.

Gets or sets the type libraries of the native assembly.

The type libraries of the native assembly.

Gets or sets the reference files.

The reference files.

Executes the ResolveNativeReference task.

true if task execution succeeded; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets the Win32 native assembly references.

The Win32 native assembly references.

Determines the output files for Visual C++ project references.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Gets or sets the configuration to look up for the Visual C++ project when using the Visual C++ project engine object model.

The configuration to look up for the Visual C++ project.

Executes the ResolveVCProjectOutput task.

true if task execution succeeded; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets the path of the override stylesheet that the ResolveVCProjectOutput task uses to change the directory of the Visual C++ built project.

The path of the override stylesheet.

Gets or sets Visual C++ project references.

Visual C++ project references.

Gets or sets resolved .LIB file paths for native Visual C++ projects and preserves the original project reference attributes.

The resolved .LIB file paths for native Visual C++ projects.

Gets or sets resolved reference paths for managed Visual C++ projects. Preserves the original project reference attributes.

The resolved reference paths for managed Visual C++ projects.

Gets or sets the path of the solution file that is used to set the solution macros for VCBuild.

The path of the solution file.

Implements the SGen task. Use the SGen element in your project file to create and execute this task. For usage and parameter information, see SGen Task.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Gets or sets the assembly to generate serialization code for.

The assembly to generate serialization code for.

Gets or sets the path to the assembly to generate serialization code for.

The path to the assembly to generate serialization code for.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether the SGen task places the public key in the assembly (true) or fully signs the assembly (false).

true if the SGen task places the public key in the assembly; false if the SGen task fully signs the assembly.

Gets the switches and other information that the command line tool must run directly from the command line and not from a response file.

A string containing the switches and other information that the command line tool must run directly from the command line and not from a response file.

Gets the full file path of the SGen tool.

The full file path of the SGen tool.

Gets or sets a container that holds a key pair.

The container that holds a key pair.

Gets or sets a key pair or a public key to use to sign an assembly.

A key pair or a public key to use to sign an assembly.

Gets or sets the assemblies that are referenced by the types requiring XML serialization.

The assemblies that are referenced by the types requiring XML serialization.

Gets or sets the generated serialization assembly.

The generated serialization assembly.

Gets the name of the generated serialization assembly.

The name of the generated serialization assembly.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether the SGen task should generate a serialization assembly.

true if the SGen task should generate a serialization assembly; otherwise, false.

Indicates whether task execution should be skipped.

true if task execution should be skipped; otherwise, false.

Gets the name of the tool executable file (sgen.exe).

The name of the tool executable file.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether the SGen task generates serialization code only for the XML Web service proxy types.

true if the SGen task generates serialization code only for the XML Web service proxy types; otherwise, false.

Validates input parameters and logs errors or warnings, if any. Returns a Boolean value that indicates whether task execution should proceed.

true if task execution should proceed; otherwise, false.

Enables logging of various messages. Also, enables loading and formatting of resources.

Initializes a new instance of the class with the task instance, primary resources, shared resources, and a Help keyword prefix.

A task containing an instance of the class. UI and string resources. Shared UI and string resources. The prefix for composing Help keywords.

Loads the specified resource string and optionally formats it using the given arguments. The current thread's culture is used for formatting.

The formatted string. The name of the string resource to load. Optional arguments for formatting the loaded string, or null.

Gets or sets the shared UI and string resources.

The shared UI and string resources.

Comprises extended utility methods for constructing a task that wraps a command line tool.

Fills the specified with the switches and other information that the command line tool must run from the command line and not from a response file.

The to fill.

Fills the specified with the switches and other information that the command line tool can run from a response file.

The to fill.

Gets the collection of parameters used by the derived task class.

The collection of parameters used by the derived task class.

Gets the switches and other information that the command line tool must run directly from the command line and not from a response file.

A string containing the switches and other information that the command line tool must run directly from the command line and not from a response file.

Gets the switch used by the command line tool to specify the response file.

The switch used by the command line tool to specify the response file.

Gets the value of the specified Boolean parameter.

The parameter value. The name of the parameter to return. The value to return if does not exist in the .

Gets the value of the specified integer parameter.

The parameter value. The name of the parameter to return. The value to return if does not exist in the .

Gets an instance of a class containing task logging methods.

An instance of a class containing task logging methods.

Returns whether this ToolTask has logged any errors.

true if the ToolTask logged errors, false if otherwise.

Implements the UnregisterAssembly task. Use the UnregisterAssembly element in your project file to create and execute this task. For usage and parameter information, see UnregisterAssembly Task.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Gets or sets the assemblies to be unregistered.

The assemblies to be unregistered.

Gets or sets information about the state between the RegisterAssembly task and the UnregisterAssembly task that the UnregisterAssembly task uses to avoid unregistering an assembly that failed to register in the RegisterAssembly task.

Information about the state between the RegisterAssembly task and the UnregisterAssembly task.

Executes the UnregisterAssembly task.

true if task execution succeeded; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether to unregister the specified type library from the specified assembly.

true if the UnregisterAssembly task should unregister the specified type library from the specified assembly; otherwise, false.

Implements the Vbc task. Use the Vbc element in your project file to create and execute this task. For usage and parameter information, see Vbc Task.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Fills the specified parameter with switches and other information that can go into a response file.

Command line builder to add arguments to.

Gets or sets the base address of the DLL.

The base address of the DLL.

Compiles the project through the host object.

true if compilation succeeded; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets one or more warnings to suppress that are specified by the numeric part of the warning identifier.

The warnings to suppress that are specified by the numeric part of the warning identifier.

Turns on documentation comments processing and gets or sets the output documentation XML file.

The output documentation XML file.

Gets or sets a string value that specifies how the task will report internal compiler errors.

A string value that specifies how the task will report internal compiler errors.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether to process documentation comments to an XML file.

true if the Vbc task processes documentation comments to a XML file; otherwise, false.

Returns the full file path of the tool.

The full file path of the tool.

Gets or sets the item collections to import namespaces from.

The item collections to import namespaces from.

Returns a host object initialization status value that indicates what the next action should be.

A host object initialization status value that indicates what the next action should be.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether the compiler should not reference the standard libraries.

true if the compiler should not reference the standard libraries; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether the task will suppress all warnings.

true if the task will suppress all warnings; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets a string value that specifies how string comparisons are made.

A string value that specifies how string comparisons are made.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether explicit declaration of variables is required.

true if explicit declaration of variables is required; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether the task enforces strict type semantics to restrict implicit type conversions.

true if the task enforces strict type semantics; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets a value for the property. Currently, the value can be set to "custom" and specifies whether the task generates warnings for implicit narrowing type conversions.

A value for the property.

Gets or sets the processor platform to be targeted by the output file.

The processor platform to be targeted by the output file.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether to disable integer overflow error checks.

true if the Vbc task will disable integer overflow error checks; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets the root namespace for all type declarations.

The root namespace for all type declarations.

Gets or sets the location of mscorlib.dll and microsoft.visualbasic.dll.

The location of mscorlib.dll and microsoft.visualbasic.dll.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether to target the .NET Compact Framework.

true if the Vbc task should target the .NET Compact Framework; otherwise, false.

Gets the name of the tool executable file (vbc.exe).

The name of the tool executable file.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether to use the in-process compiler object, if available. Used only by Visual Studio.

true if the Vbc task will use the in-process compiler object, if available; otherwise, false.

Validates input parameters and logs errors or warnings, if any. Returns a Boolean value that indicates whether task execution should proceed.

true if task execution should proceed; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets the verbosity of the compiler’s output, which can be Quiet, Normal, or Verbose.

The verbosity of the compiler’s output.

Gets or sets a list of warnings to treat as errors.

A list of warnings to treat as errors.

Gets or sets a list of warnings that are not treated as errors.

A list of warnings that are not treated as errors.

Gets or sets the name of the assembly that this module will be a part of.

The name of the assembly that this module will be a part of.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether the compiler should compile without a reference to the Visual Basic Runtime Library.

true if the compiler should compile without a reference to the Visual Basic Runtime Library; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether to use local type inference in variable declarations.

true if the Vbc task will use local type inference in variable declarations; otherwise, false.

Implements the VCBuild task. Use the VCBuild element in your project file to create and execute this task. For usage and parameter information, see VCBuild Task.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Generates command line arguments that the VCBuild tool must run directly from the command line and not from a response file.

Command line builder to add arguments to.

Gets or sets additional paths to append to the LIBPATH environment variable before executing vcbuild.exe.

The additional paths to append to the LIBPATH environment variable.

Gets or sets additional options you want to specify to the VCBuild tool.

Additional options you want to specify to the VCBuild tool.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether the VCBuild task outputs only clean build outputs.

true if the VCBuild task outputs only clean build outputs; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets the name of the configuration and platform to build with such as Debug|Win32.

The name of the configuration and platform to build with

Overrides the LIBPATH environment variable with and returns the new environment variables.

Name/value pairs containing the new environment variable values.

Executes the VCBuild task.

true if task execution succeeded; otherwise, false.

Returns the full file path of the VCBuild tool (vcbuild.exe).

The full file path of the VCBuild tool (vcbuild.exe).

Gets or sets the location of a VCBuild property sheet file that overrides project file settings.

The location of a VCBuild property sheet file that overrides project file settings.

Gets or sets the name of the platform to build for.

The name of the platform to build for.

Gets or sets the projects to build.

The projects to build.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether the task performs a clean build of outputs before performing a build.

true if the task performs a clean build of outputs before performing a build; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets the full path to the solution file when building solutions, which is used to resolve solution-related Visual C++ project macros.

The full path to the solution file when building solutions.

Returns the name of the VCBuild tool (vcbuild.exe).

The name of the VCBuild tool (vcbuild.exe).

This property is obsolete.

Validates input parameters and logs errors or warnings, if any. Returns a Boolean value that indicates whether task execution should proceed.

True if task execution should proceed; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets additional reference paths to append to the LIB environment variable.

Additional reference paths to append to the LIB environment variable.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether to use environment variables for INCLUDE and LIB paths.

true if the VCBuild task will use environment variables for INCLUDE and LIB paths; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets the URL of the Web page that is displayed in dialog boxes during ClickOnce installations.

A string value that represents the URL of a Web page.

Gets or sets a list of one or more file type that are associated with the ClickOnce deployment manifest. File associations only valid only when .NET Framework 3.5 or later is targeted.

A list of file types that are associated with the generated manifest.

Gets or sets whether the application requires the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1.

true if the application requires .NET Framework 3.5 SP1; false otherwise.

Gets or sets the name of the folder on the Start menu where the application is located after ClickOnce deployment.

A string that represents the name of a Start menu folder.

Gets or sets the name of the .NET Framework subset to target.

The name of the .NET Framework subset.

Gets or sets whether an icon is created on the desktop during ClickOnce application installation.

true if an icon is created on the desktop during installation; false otherwise.

Gets or sets the URL of the Web page that is displayed in dialog boxes during ClickOnce installations.

A string that represents the URL of a Web page.

Gets or sets the name of the folder on the Start menu where the application is located after ClickOnce deployment.

A string that represents the name of a Start menu folder.

Compares two .NET Framework versions and determines which version comes before the other one.

An integer value that specifies the sort order position of a .NET Framework version instance relative to another version instance. The first .NET Framework version to compare. The second .NET Framework version to compare.

Converts the given .NET Framework version to a string.

A string that represents the .NET Framework version. The .NET Framework version number to convert to a string.

The target .NET Framework version for the project.

A string that represents the .NET Framework version.

Determines whether the application requires the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Gets or sets the assemblies referenced in the application.

The assemblies referenced in the application.

Gets or sets whether to create a shortcut icon on the desktop during installation.

true if an icon is added to the desktop; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets the manifest file name for the application.

The assembly that should be executed.

Gets or sets the assembly that should be executed when the application is run.

The assembly that should be executed.

Gets or sets the Web site that is displayed in dialog boxes that are encountered during ClickOnce installations.

The URL of the Web site to display.

Executes the task that determines whether the application requires .NET Framework 3.5 SP1.

true if the application requires .NET Framework 3.5 SP1; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets the list of files that will be deployed when the application is published.

The files that will be deployed.

Gets or sets the assemblies referenced in the project.

The assemblies in the project.

Gets or sets whether the application requires .NET Framework 3.5 SP1.

true if the application requires .NET Framework 3.5 SP1; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets whether the ClickOnce manifests are signed.

true if the ClickOnce manifests are signed; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets the name of the folder on the Start menu in which the application will be installed.

The name of the installation folder.

Gets or sets the version of the .NET Framework that this application targets.

The name of the .NET Framework version.

A string that contains the names of the subsets of the specified target framework.

A string value that contains subset names.

Gets or sets a Boolean value that specifies whether the task should look for and use additional installed assembly subset tables (also known as Subset Lists), which are found in the SubsetList directory under the provided TargetFrameworkDirectories.

true if additional assembly subset tables are used; otherwise, false.

An that represents a list of XML files that contain assemblies that are expected to be in the target subset.

An list of XML files.

A list of target framework subset names that will be searched for in the target framework directories.

Gets or sets the name of the deployment manifest.

The deployment manifest name as an entry point.

Gets or sets the output deployment manifest entry point.

A deployment manifest entry point.

Gets or sets the output entry point.

An output entry point.

Gets or sets a value that indicates whether the manifests are signed.

true if the manifests are signed; otherwise, false. The default is false.

Gets or sets the target .NET Framework version.

The version of the target .NET Framework.

The top-level object for the bootstrapper system.

Initializes a new instance of the BootstrapperBuilder class.

Generates a bootstrapper by using the specified settings.

The results of the bootstrapper generation. The properties used to create the bootstrapper.

Returns the directories to which bootstrapper component files are copied when they are created, given the specified settings.

The directories to which bootstrapper component files are copied when they are created, given the specified settings. The values of the selected components. The culture used to create the bootstrapper. The fallback culture used to create the bootstrapper. Specifies how the bootstrapper packages the selected components.

Gets or sets the location of the required bootstrapper files.

The path for the required bootstrapper files.

Gets all products available at the current bootstrapper .

All products available at the current bootstrapper .

Defines messages that occur during the build operation.

Gets the MSBuild Help ID for the host IDE.

An integer value that represents the Help ID.

Gets the MSBuild F1 Help keyword for the host IDE, or null.

A string that represents the F1 Help keyword.

Gets the details of the build message.

A text string that describes the details of the build message.

Gets the severity of the build message.

The severity of the build message as defined by the class.

This enumeration provides three levels of importance for build messages.

Indicates that the message corresponds to build information.

Indicates that the message corresponds to a build warning.

Indicates that the message corresponds to a build error.

Represents the results of the build operation.

Gets paths to the copied component installer files.

A string array that contains paths for the copied component installer files.

Gets the path of the generated primary bootstrapper file.

A string representing the path of the generated primary bootstrapper file.

Gets the build messages generated from the bootstrapper build.

An array of messages from the bootstrapper build.

Gets a Boolean value that indicates whether the bootstrapper build was successful.

A Boolean value indicating whether the bootstrapper build was successful. Returns true if the bootstrapper build was successful; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets a value indicating whether a component runs with elevated permissions when it is installed on a target computer.

true if the installed component runs with elevated permissions; otherwise false.

Specifies the way that required components will be published.

Specifies that products be found according to the redistributable vendor's designated URL.

Specifies that products be located relative to the generated bootstrapper.

Specifies that products be located at a specific location.

Gets or sets a value indicating whether a component runs with elevated permissions when it is installed on a target computer.

true if the installed component runs with elevated permissions; otherwise false.

Represents a product that the finds in the property.

Gets all products that this product installs.

A object that contains all products that this product installs.

Gets a human-readable name for this product.

A string that contains a human-readable name for this product.

Gets the representation of this product.

Returns a object that represents this product.

Gets the unique product identifier of this product.

Returns a string that specifies the unique product identifier of this product.

Represents a buildable version of a .

Gets the object that corresponds to this object.

The object that corresponds to this object.

Contains a collection of objects.

Adds a object to the product builder collection.

The object to add to the collection.

Represents a collection of objects.

Gets the number of elements that are contained in the product collection.

The number of elements that are contained in the product collection.

Retrieves the product at the specified index.

The object at the specified index. The zero-based index of the element to get.

Retrieves the product with the specified product code.

The object that has the specified product code; null if the specified product code is not found. The unique identifier of the product to get.

Contains a collection of objects.

Adds a object to the product builder collection.

The object to add to the collection.

Returns an enumerator that can iterate through the product builder collection.

An enumerator that can iterate through the product builder collection.

Describes a ClickOnce or native Win32 application manifest.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Gets or sets the application configuration file.

A string that represents the name of the application configuration file.

Gets or sets an assembly reference that represents the entry point of the application.

An object that represents the entry point of the application.

Gets or sets the program icon file.

A string that represents the name of the icon file.

Gets or sets a value that specifies whether the manifest is a ClickOnce application manifest or a native Win32 application manifest.

A Boolean value that indicates whether the manifest is a ClickOnce application manifest (True) or a native Win32 manifest (False).

Gets or sets a value that specifies the maximum allowed length of a file path in a ClickOnce application deployment. If this value is specified, the length of each file path in the application is checked against this limit. Any items that exceed the limit cause a warning message. If this input is not specified or is zero, no checking is performed. For a native Win32 manifest, this input is ignored.

An integer that indicates the maximum allowed length of a file path in a ClickOnce application deployment.

Gets or sets a value that specifies a textual description for the operating system dependency.

A string that indicates the operating system dependency.

Gets or sets a value that specifies a support URL for the operating system dependency.

A string indicating the support URL for the operating system dependency.

Gets or sets a value that specifies the minimum required operating system version required by the application.

A string that indicates the minimum required operating system version required by the application.

Gets or sets a value that specifies a trust object that defines the application security.

A object that defines the application security.

Performs various checks to verify the validity of the manifest. Any resulting errors or warnings are reported in the object.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the entry point identity to an XML file.

The entry point identity.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the entry point parameters to an XML file.

The entry point parameters.

Gets or sets a property that specifies the entry point for executing the assembly and that is used to serialize the entry point to an XML file.

The entry point for executing the assembly.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

true or false. The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the build version of the operating system to an XML file.

The build version of the operating system.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the major portion of the version number of the operating system to an XML file.

The major portion of the version number of the operating system.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the minor portion of the version number of the operating system to an XML file.

The minor portion of the version number of the operating system.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the revision portion of the version number of the operating system to an XML file.

The revision portion of the version number of the operating system.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a value that specifies whether the application is hosted in a browser (as WPF Web Browser Applications are).

A Boolean value that indicates whether the application being deployed will be hosted in a browser (True), or not (False). True applies only to WPF Web Browser Applications.

Gets or sets a value that specifies the ProductName property in the project file.

A string value that corresponds to the ProductName property in the project file.

Gets or sets a value that specifies the PublisherName property in the project file.

A string value that corresponds to the PublisherName property in the project file.

Gets or sets a value that specifies the SupportUrl property in the project file.

A string value that corresponds to the SupportUrl property in the project file.

Gets or sets a value that specifies whether the , , and properties are written to the application manifest.

A Boolean value that indicates whether the , , and properties are written to the application manifest. If the value is True, they are written to the application manifest. If the value is False, these properties are ignored.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

true or false. The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Describes a Win32 assembly manifest.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Gets the set of external proxy stubs referenced by the manifest for isolated applications and Reg-Free COM.

Returns the set of external proxy stubs referenced by the manifest for isolated applications and Reg-Free COM.

Gets or sets the set of external proxy stubs referenced by the manifest for isolated applications and Reg-Free COM in XML format.

Returns the set of external proxy stubs referenced by the manifest for isolated applications and Reg-Free COM in XML format.

This class represents the type of an assembly reference.

Assembly type is unspecified and will be determined by the method.

Specifies a ClickOnce manifest.

Specifies a .NET Framework assembly.

Specifies a Win32 native assembly.

Describes base functionality common to both file references and assembly references.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

The path for the assembly base reference.

Gets or sets the group for on-demand download functionality.

A string indicating the group for on-demand download functionality. A blank string indicates a primary file.

Gets or sets the SHA1 hash of the file.

A string indicating the SHA1 hash of the file.

Gets or sets whether the file is optional for on-demand download functionality.

A Boolean value indicating whether the file is optional for on-demand download functionality.

Gets or sets the resolved path to the file. This path is determined by the Resolve method, and is used to compute the file information by the method.

A string indicating the resolved path to the file.

Gets or sets the file size in bytes.

The file size in bytes.

Gets a value that is used to sort the referenced assemblies in the application manifest.

The name to sort by.

Gets or sets the source path of the file.

A string indicating the source path of the file.

Gets or sets the target path of the file. This is the path that is used for specification in the generated manifest.

A string indicating the target path of the file.

Returns the base reference name.

A string indicating the base reference name.

Gets or sets the group for on-demand download functionality.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the hash algorithm to an XML file.

The hash algorithm.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the path to an XML file.

The path of the reference.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Represents a COM class that is described in a manifest.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Gets the class identifier (ClsId) for a object.

A formatted in the pattern {xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx}, where the value of the GUID is represented as a series of lower-case hexadecimal digits in groups of 8, 4, 4, 4, and 12 digits and separated by hyphens. An example of a return value is "{382c74c3-721d-4f34-80e5-57657b6cbc27}".

Gets the description of a object.

A description of the object.

Gets the programmatic identifier (ProgId) of a object.

The programmatic identifier of the object.

Gets the threading model of a object.

A string such as "Apartment".

Gets a value that is the identifier of the type library that contains type information about the class.

The identifier of the type library that contains type information about the class. A formatted in the pattern {xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx}, where the value of the GUID is represented as a series of lower-case hexadecimal digits in groups of 8, 4, 4, 4, and 12 digits and separated by hyphens. An example of a return value is "{382c74c3-721d-4f34-80e5-57657b6cbc27}".

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Represents a ClickOnce deployment manifest.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Gets or sets the update location for the application.

A string that indicates the update location for the application.

Gets or sets a value indicating whether the application should be blocked from being started by means of a URL.

true if the application is blocked from being started by means of a URL otherwise, false.

Gets or sets a deployment reference that is the entry point of the application.

An object that represents the entry point of the application.

Gets or sets a value indicating whether the application is an installed application or an online-only application.

true if the application is an installed application; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets a value indicating whether .deploy file extension mapping is used.

true if .deploy file extension mapping is used; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets the minimum required version number for an application.

A string indicating the minimum required version number for an application.

Gets or sets the name of the application.

A string that indicates the name of the application.

Gets or sets the publisher of the application.

A string that indicates the publisher of the application.

Gets or sets the link that appears in Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel for the application.

A string that indicates the support URL.

Gets or sets a value indicating whether URL query-string parameters are available to the application.

true if URL query-string parameters are available to the application; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets a value indicating whether the application is updatable.

true if the application is updatable; otherwise, false.

Gets or sets the update interval for the application.

An integer that indicates the update interval for the application.

Gets or sets an object indicating whether updates should be checked in the foreground before the application is started, or in the background while the application is running.

An object that indicates whether updates should be checked before the application is started, or while the application is running.

Gets or sets the units used for the property.

An object that indicates the units used for the property.

Performs various checks to verify the validity of the manifest. Any resulting errors or warnings are reported in the object.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Describes a manifest file reference.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

The specified source path of the file.

Returns the set of COM classes referenced by the manifest for isolated applications and registration-free COM.

An array of objects representing the set of COM classes referenced by the manifest for isolated applications and registration-free COM.

Gets or sets whether the file is a data file.

A Boolean value indicating whether the file is a data file.

Returns the set of proxy stubs referenced by the manifest for isolated applications and registration-free COM.

An array of objects representing the set of proxy stubs referenced by the manifest for isolated applications and registration-free COM.

Returns the set of type libraries referenced by the manifest.

An array of objects representing the set of type libraries referenced by the manifest.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a value that indicates whether the file is a data file.

"applicationData" is the only valid setting.

Represents base functionality common to all supported manifest types.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Gets or sets the identity of the manifest.

An object representing the identity of the manifest.

Gets the set of assemblies that the manifest references.

An object representing the set of assemblies that the manifest references.

Gets or sets a textual description for the manifest.

A string describing the manifest.

Gets or sets an assembly reference that is the entry point of the application.

An object representing an assembly reference that is the entry point of the application.

Gets the set of files that the manifest references.

A object representing the set of files that the manifest references.

Gets or sets the input stream from which the manifest was read.

A object representing the input stream from which the manifest was read.

Gets a collection of current error and warning messages.

An object, which contains a collection of current error and warning messages.

Gets or sets a value indicating whether the manifest is operating in read-only or read-write mode.

A Boolean value indicating whether the manifest is operating in read-only or read-write mode.

Locates all specified assembly and file references by searching in the same directory as the loaded manifest, or in the current directory.

Locates all specified assembly and file references by searching in the specified directories.

An array of strings specifying the directories to search.

Gets or sets the location where the manifest was loaded or saved.

A string indicating the location where the manifest was loaded or saved.

Returns the manifest name.

A string indicating the name of the manifest.

Updates file information for each referenced assembly and file.

Performs various checks to verify the validity of the manifest.

Validates the manifest platform.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the schema to an XML file.

Reads an XML manifest file into an object representation.

Reads the specified manifest XML and returns an object representation.

A object representation of the manifest. Can be cast to , , or to access more specific functionality. Specifies an input stream. Specifies whether to preserve the input stream in the property of the resulting manifest object. Used by to reconstitute input which is not represented in the object representation.

Reads the specified manifest XML and returns an object representation.

A object representation of the manifest. Can be cast to , , or to access more specific functionality. The fully qualified path name of the input file. For example, the full path may be c:\directory\folder\filename.manifest. Specifies whether to preserve the input stream in the property of the resulting manifest object. Used by to reconstitute input which is not represented in the object representation.

Reads the specified manifest XML and returns an object representation.

A object representation of the manifest. Can be cast to , , or to access more specific functionality. Specifies the expected type of the manifest. Valid values are AssemblyManifest, ApplicationManifest, or DeployManifest. Specifies an input stream. Specifies whether to preserve the input stream in the property of the resulting manifest object. Used by to reconstitute input which is not represented in the object representation.

Reads the specified manifest XML and returns an object representation.

A object representation of the manifest. Can be cast to , , or to access more specific functionality. Specifies the expected type of the manifest. Valid values are AssemblyManifest, ApplicationManifest, or DeployManifest. The path name of the input file. Specifies whether to preserve the input stream in the property of the resulting manifest object. Used by to reconstitute input which is not represented in the object representation.

Writes an object representation of a manifest to XML.

Writes the specified manifest object to XML.

The manifest object.

Writes the specified manifest object to XML.

The manifest object. Specifies an output stream.

Writes the specified manifest object to XML.

The manifest object. The path name of the output file.

This class represent a collection for output messages.

Removes all objects from the collection.

Gets the number of error messages in the collection.

The number of error messages in the collection.

Returns an enumerator that can iterate through the collection.

Returns an object that can iterate through the collection.

Gets the element at the specified index.

Returns the file reference instance. The zero-based index of the entry to get.

Gets the number of warning messages in the collection.

The number of warning messages in the collection.

Provides a set of utility functions for manipulating security permision sets and signing.

Generates a permission set by computing the zone default permission set, removing any excluded permissions, and adding any included permissions.

Returns the generated permission set. Specifies a zone default permission set, which is obtained from machine policy. Valid values are Internet, LocalIntranet, or Custom. If Custom is specified, the generated permission set is based only on the parameter. A object containing the set of permissions to be explicitly included in the generated permission set. Permissions specified in this parameter will be included verbatim in the generated permission set, regardless of or parameters. An array of permission identity strings to be excluded from the zone default permission set. Permission identity strings can be computed using the method. This parameter is ignored if is not Internet or LocalIntranet.

Converts an array of permission identity strings to a permission set object.

Returns the converted permission set. An array of permission identity strings.

Converts a permission set object to an array of permission identity strings.

Returns an array of permission identity strings. The input permission set to be converted.

Signs a ClickOnce manifest or PE file.

The certificate to be used to sign the file. Indicates that the file is to be timestamped by the timestamp server at the specified HTTP address. This parameter can be NULL if you do not want a timestamp. The name of the file to sign.

Signs a ClickOnce manifest.

The certificate to be used to sign the file. The certificate must contain a private key. The KeyUsage extension is optional, but if it is present, DigitalSignature must be set to True. The EnhancedKeyUsage extension is also optional, but if it is present, the certificate must contain object identifier (OID) support. The certificate password. Indicates that the file is to be timestamped by the timestamp server at the specified HTTP address. This parameter can be NULL if you do not want a timestamp. The name of the file to sign.

Signs a ClickOnce manifest or PE file.

Specifies the thumbprint, which is the SHA1 hash of the signing certificate, which is kept in your personal certificate store. Indicates that the file is to be timestamped by the timestamp server at the specified HTTP address. This parameter can be NULL if you do not want a timestamp. The name of the file to sign.

Converts an XML element to a permission set object.

The converted permission set object. An XML representation of the permission set.

Represents a type library.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Gets the string representation of the type library flags for this type library.

Gets the directory where the Help file for the types in the type library is located.

Gets the hexadecimal string representation of the locale identifier (LCID).

Gets the unique ID of the type library.

Gets the version number of the type library.

Get or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

Get or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

Get or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

Get or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

Get or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

Specifies how the application checks for updates.

Check for updates in the background, after the application starts.

Check for updates in the foreground, before the application starts.

Specifies the units for the update interval.

Update interval is in hours.

Update interval is in days.

Update interval is in weeks.

Represents a window class in an application manifest.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Initializes a new instance of the class, specifying information about the versioning status of the window class.

The name of the class. Controls whether the internal window class name that is used in registration contains the version of the assembly that contains the window class.

Gets the name of the window class.

The name of the window class.

Gets a value that controls whether the internal window class name that is used in registration contains the version of the assembly that contains the window class.

yes if the name that is used in registration contains the version of the assembly; otherwise, no. The default is yes.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets the URL of the error report.

A string that contains the URL of the error report.

Gets or sets the file associations that are defined in the manifest.

A string that contains the file associations.

Gets or sets the suite name that is defined in the manifest.

A string that contains the suite name.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a value that indicates whether to create a desktop shortcut.

"true" or "false". A string that contains a value that indicates whether to create a desktop shortcut.

Gets or sets the URL of the error report.

A string that contains the URL of the error report.

Gets or sets the suite name that is defined in the manifest.

A string that contains the suite name.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

The value of the property.

Represents a file name extension to be associated with the application.

Initializes a new instance of the class.

Gets or sets the icon to use for files that use a particular .

The name of the file that contains the icon.

Gets or sets the description of the file type for use by the shell.

A description of the file type.

Gets or sets the file name extension to be associated with the application.

The file name extension to be associated with the application.

Gets or sets the name that uniquely identifies the file association's file type.

The name that uniquely identifies the file type.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the file association's property to an XML file.

An XML representation of this file association's DefaultIcon.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the file association's property to an XML file.

An XML representation of this file association's value.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the file association's property to an XML file.

An XML representation of this file association's value.

Gets or sets a property that is used to serialize the property to an XML file.

An XML representation of this file association's value.

Represents a collection of file associations.

Adds the specified file association to the collection.

The file association to add.

Removes all file associations from the collection.

Gets the number of file associations in the collection.

The number of file associations in the collection.

Returns an enumerator that can iterate through the collection.

An interface that represents an enumerator that can iterate through the collection.

Gets the file association that appears at the specified index.

The file association at the specified index. The zero-based index of the file association to get.

Defines an interface that allows the Csc task to communicate with the host integrated development environment (IDE).

Specifies a manifest file to insert into the assembly.

true if the method was successful; otherwise, false. The name of the manifest to insert into the assembly.

Defines an interface that allows the Vbc task to communicate with the host integrated development environment (IDE).

Specifies the name of the module file.

true if the method was successful; otherwise, false. A string representing the name of the module file.

Specifies a value indicating whether variable types must be explicitly declared.

true if the method was successful; otherwise, false. true to require the explicit declaration of variable types; otherwise, false.