How to make Xcode "Run Script" to always run

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I have a "run script" step that dynamically creates resources/files that I copy into the build dirs. Every run of this script produces different content so I want it to run on every build. The script gets run correctly on a clean build however once a build is made the step is not run again since no source has been modified.

I tried setting the input of the step to /dev/random but it does not seem to trigger a changed environment and does not re run the step.

Is there a way I can set this up so this step gets run ever time build is pressed, as opposed to only when the source is modified or clean?

I have a run script build phase in my project and it runs every time I press the Build button, whether files have been modified or not. I kno w this for sure for it copies the product to a specific location and the modified date stamp of the copy changes each time I press Build. Perhaps if you leave this input thing you mention? — Elise van Looij
– Elise van Looij, Commented Nov 4, 2009 at 17:55

cdespinosa · Accepted Answer · 2009-11-04 05:44:52Z

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You should put the Run Script build phase in a separate Aggregate Target, and make your main target dependent on the Aggregate Target. The Aggregate should be built every time.

answered Nov 4, 2009 at 5:44

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Brent Over a year ago

Doesn't work well if you need environment variables like $DERIVED_FILES_DIR

Genki Over a year ago

Even when I put it in separate Aggregate Target, it is not running the script every time build happens.

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