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I have been using post build events in VS 2008 up until now, and downloaded out 2010 express edition to check out the new features. in 2008, build events were in projectproperties>compile>build events

I dont see that button in 2010 express edition.Is that because it's not included in the express edition or have they moved it?

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I don't have Express, but in VS 2010 Pro they're in Project Properties / Configuration Properties / Build Events.

RichieHindle
Thanks chaps, i thought so. I have 2008 pro, so assumed they stripped it out for the express edition. 2010 looks pretty good so far, so it looks like i'll upgrade anyway.
The Code Shrew
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In my VS2010 Premium copy it is projectproperties>Build Events. If you don't have that, then I guess it isn't in the Express edition.


Best I can do on finding a cite, from here:

The project-level options available in the Visual Studio Project Designer might differ from what is described here depending on your active settings or edition. Specifically, Express editions do not provide a user interface to set up or edit build events, although existing events are honored. See the Express Editions section below for more information.

Martin Harris
Presumably "existing events are honored" means you could edit the project file outside of Visual Studio to introduce them. Fiddly, but easy enough if you can find a working example somewhere.
RichieHindle