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Old 07-31-2012, 10:43 AM
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Nested Macros

I can't believe I'm asking this, I've been using VBP for like 5 years now, but I'm having an issue with nested macros. I thought they would always be expanded. Here's the issue:

MACRO1=X
MACRO2=Y
MACRO3=%MACRO1%.%MACRO2%

At this point, MACRO3 will expand to "X.Y"

Re-set MACRO2=Z

I would expect MACRO3 to expand to "X.Z", instead I'm still seeing "X.Y".
I am really surprised that I have not run into this previously. What is the expected behavior in this situation? I was unable to find any documentation on this.
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Old 07-31-2012, 10:55 AM
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That works in my tests (see attached project).
Code:
7/31/2012 9:49:54 AM: -------------------- Starting Build: 'Macro3.bld' --------------------
7/31/2012 9:49:54 AM: Building project step 1 - Project steps...
7/31/2012 9:49:54 AM: Building project step 2 - Set 1...
Created Temporary macro 'MACRO1'
7/31/2012 9:49:54 AM: Building project step 3 - Set 2...
Created Temporary macro 'MACRO2'
7/31/2012 9:49:54 AM: Building project step 4 - Set 3...
Created Temporary macro 'MACRO3'
7/31/2012 9:49:54 AM: Building project step 5 - Show 3...
MACRO3 = X.Y
7/31/2012 9:49:54 AM: Building project step 6 - Update 2...
Updated Temporary macro 'MACRO2'
7/31/2012 9:49:54 AM: Building project step 7 - Show 3 again...
MACRO3 = X.Z
7/31/2012 9:49:54 AM: Build successfully completed (elapsed = 00:00:00).
Make sure MACRO3 is being assigned the unexpanded macro references rather than expanded macro values (for instance, if you're using the Set Macro action, check the Don't expand macros or script in value when setting option). If that doesn't help, please send the info requested at http://www.kinook.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=3044
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Old 07-31-2012, 11:07 AM
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Thanks for the quick reply. The "Don't expand macros..." may be the issue, but I need to go through my entire build script and check that box. I'm hoping I don't have other issues though, one of the macros used is passed in from the command line.
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Old 07-31-2012, 02:55 PM
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I updated all of the Set Macro statements in my build script and ran it. That did the trick.

Thanks again! Great response time!
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