Overview of compilation

Overview of C# compilation

Compilation consists of producing assembly files (executable or library files) from C# source files previously generated, through the production of a makefile file.

Compilation is run either directly on a component or on a C# makefile work product created on a component.

Compilation can be run:

· from the context menu available on C# makefile work products on components

· from the toolbar, by selecting a component and clicking on the Compile" icon.

For a component, the generated makefile recursively compiles all the referenced package's files.

Introduction to C# makefile work products

In order to run compilation operations, a C# makefile work product has to be created. C# makefile work products can only be created for components.

In Objecteering, C# makefile work products, otherwise known as C# compilation work products, provide the commands used to:

· Compile

· Recompile all compiled files

· Clear compiled files

· Generate the makefile

· Visualize the makefile

· Generate and compile

C# makefile work products are created through the window shown in Figure 41 below.

Figure 41. The C# makefile work product creation window

Key:

· "Name": This field is used to specify the name of the C# makefile work product.

· "Compilation path": This field is used to specify the root directory for the generation of assembly files.

Overview of C# makefile work product commands

Objecteering C# Developer provides six commands available on C# makefile work products, as shown in Figure 42 below.

Figure 42. Commands available from a C# makefile work product

The ... command	is used to ...
Clear compiled files	clear all compiled files.
Compile	generate the assembly files from the C# source files generated since the last compilation.
Recompile all	regenerate all the assembly files generated from the C# source files.
Generate the makefile	generate a makefile file to compile C# source files into assembly files.
Generate and compile	generate a makefile file to compile C# source files into assembly files and then launch the compilation operation.
Visualize the makefile	visualize a generated makefile.