build a delphi 7 project with MSBuild

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I try to use MSBuild to build a delphi project, but the problem that in the version 7 of delphi, there is no file with the extension .dproj is there any solution allow me to build it using MSBuild ?

Sure it can be done. But you'll need to define your own schema. — David Heffernan
– David Heffernan, Commented Oct 6, 2017 at 12:35

Ken White · Accepted Answer · 2017-10-06 13:14:24Z

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Delphi 7 did not produce the XML project files used by MS-Build. In order to use MS-Build to build Delphi 7 projects, you'd have to generate your own .dproj file in the proper format.

It also did not come with the Borland assemblies necessary for use with MS-Build (which were placed in the %WINDIR%\assembly\GAC_MSIL folder in more recent Delphi installations), so you'd have to create your own schema that calls the Delphi compiler (both code and resource).

edited Oct 6, 2017 at 13:14

answered Oct 6, 2017 at 12:32

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Simo Anagda Over a year ago

can you tell me what I have to do regarding the second problem please ?

Ken White Over a year ago

I'm afraid I can't, because I've never needed to do it. I haven't used D7 for decades now. The oldest version I still have around is D2007, which supports MS-Build and has the proper format XML .dproj files.

David Heffernan Over a year ago

I'm sure you don't need those assemblies. You can create a schema that invokes dcc32.

Ken White Over a year ago

@David: Clarified what I meant in the second paragraph (which was better stated by your phrasing). Thanks.

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