Setting Build Configuration Properties

The Properties tab makes it possible for you to edit the details of a build configuration.

To create or edit the information on the Properties tab:

1. Edit the desired properties from the list below:

- Parent Project

Select the Dimensions project to associate with the build configuration.

- Name

Enter a name for the build configuration.

- Description

Enter a description for the build configuration.

- Project Relative Path

Enter a path that is relative to the Dimensions project root directory. This restricts the build to the sub-directory that you specify. For example, if the project root directory is C:\Projects\Qlarius and you specified a relative path of Java the build will be restricted to C:\Projects\Qlarius\Java.

- Project for Targets

Select a Dimensions project to receive the target, or accept the default value of the same as Parent Project.

- Platform

Specify the platform (Win32, Linux, and so on) for the build configuration.

- Launch Timeout

Select Default, None, or Custom. This value represents an interval in seconds before Dimensions CM will abandon a build job that is stalled in its launch attempt. If you select Custom, an additional field appears, letting you enter a value in seconds.

NOTE On MVS, the usual value is None and you should be careful when selecting any other value. An incorrect configuration could result in a days-long delay.

- Execution Timeout

Select Default, None, or Custom. This value represents an interval in seconds before Dimensions CM will abandon a build job that is stalled during the execution of the build script. If you select Custom, an additional field appears, letting you enter a value in seconds.

- Type

Select Default or Openmake.

- Reset Type

Useful only if Type is changed from Default to Openmake. If selected, this check box causes settings required for an Openmake build configuration to be restored.

2. Click OK to accept the dialog box.

3. Click the Check In icon to check in the build configuration.