Manage the build, link and execution rules

The Build Rules Configuration dialog enables you to define build rules, link rules, execution rules, and environment variables - and organize them by language. These rules and enviornment variables are then used when building, linking, or executing a node.

About this task

You can modify build rules for a global or specific setup.

The global setup overrides the default factory setup for Genero Studio. It allows a user to override defaults regarding file extensions, build rules, and package rules. Modifications made to the global setup are for the current user of a Genero Studio installation.

The specific setup overrides both the default factory setup and the global setup for Genero Studio. It allows a user to override defaults regarding file extensions and build rules for a specific GST setup directory, as specified by the GSTSETUPDIR environment variable. Changes will affect all users who point to the same GSTSETUPDIR.

Identify whether you want to modify the global or specific setup.
1. To modify file extensions for the global setup, select Tools > Global setup > Edit Build Rules.
2. To modify file extensions for the specific setup, select Tools > Specific setup > Edit Build Rules.
The Build Rules Configuration dialog opens.
Select the Language. See Languages.
Complete the appropriate tab, as required.
- Build rules define how the files are compiled. See Build rules.
- Link rules define how the application and library nodes are linked. See Link and execution rules.
- Execution rules define the commands used to run, debug, profile or trace an application. See Link and execution rules.
- Environment variables can be set at the global or specific level. See Add a global-level environment variable or Add a specific setup-level environment variable.
Click OK.
If you selected the specific setup at the start of this procedure, select Tools > Specific setup > Reload to apply your latest modifications.