How to rebuild assemblies from the source code

I need to build DXPerience 12.1 from its sources. Where is the relevant archive for that?

I would also like to build 12.1. Where is the zip file for that?

I need it too, I can't upgrade to the new version without some of my modifications, and the build scripts would make it a lot easyer

Please provide the build scripts and any more dependencies if any! Thanks!

We need some time to prepare corresponding scripts. We will attach them as soon as we can.

Hi
Are the XAF-Sources rebuild in your Build-Script? Or am I missing something?

thanks Thomas

How can I use this script?

I tried to read the articles
http://www.devexpress.com/Support/Center/p/K18065.aspx

but can't find a clue how to use it anyway.

Maybe the problem is that the ReadMe instruction file is missing from this version?

I am experiencing permission problems. I tried to run as an administrator and grant myself to the full control of that folder. but no work so far

I referenced to the previous sample and

There's no ToolboxCreator

@Thomas, Larry:
The scripts posted here can be used to rebuild DXperience libraries except for XAF.
We will attach XAF build scripts to the KB18065 KB Article shortly.

After I recompile 12.1, wpf controls components are gone from toolbox. ToolboxCreator does not work.

Hi Przemyslaw,

Yes, controls become signed with the different key, so it is necessary to manually add them to the toolbox. Right-click on the toolbox, click on the "Choose Items..." item in the context menu, and add necessary items.

I also have problem with ToolboxCreator. It doesn't work with default installed controls. Also, after I recompiled 12.1 controls don't work any additional tools as XPO Profile, Demo Center, Demo Applications, etc.

Hi Pawel,

Please review the How to resolve issues with Toolbox items. It describes how to solve Toolbox problems in our latest release. Our compiled demos are designed to be used with assemblies signed with our strong key.
You need to recompile them, if you need to show demos after rebuilding our assemblies.

Hi,
During compile DevExpress components from sources I have other error: Could not locate the assembly "WebDev.WebHost". Why do you have in ASP.NET projects references to old "WebDev.WebHost" ? I have installed on my machine only IIS 7.5 with ASP.NET for .NET Framweork 4. I don't use old version of ASP.NET/ .NET Framework.

I got last version of DXEperencie build script from sources. There is still the bug with DevExpress tools as XPOProfiler. After compilation from sources these tools don't work.

>> During compile DevExpress components from sources I have other error: Could not locate the assembly "WebDev.WebHost".

AFAIK this is a warning rather than error, and you can ignore it. Please see the discussion in the Errors while rebuilding assemblies with scripts thread for more detail. If I am mistaken and this is the error in your case, please create a separate ticket in our Support Center to discuss this problem. We will be happy to help you.

>> There is still the bug with DevExpress tools as XPOProfiler.

I have created a separate Support Center ticket on your behalf at the How to make XPO profiler work after rebuilding the source code?. Please bear with us, we will answer your question soon.

Our team is dedicated to addressing all your concerns. In order to better serve and track the multiple questions in your inquiry, we have taken the liberty of separating the issues you addressed. Please refer to this ticket for further correspondence on your question: Cannot convert project with the ProjectConverter tool.

Hi,
Do you are planning add support new VS 2012 to build DXperience from sources ? In last version 2012.1 I don't see settings to define for build DXperience controls from sources.

Hi Pawel,

Please refer to this ticket for further correspondence on your question: Add Visual Studio 2012 settings to KB609 scripts.

Hello can you give me a script to rebuild all Aspx controls?

Hello Сarlos,

The buildall.bat file will build all the projects in the Sources directory including projects containing ASP.NET components. Should you experience any issue with it, please feel free to ask a question in our Support Center. We will do our best to help you.

Tank you Uriah, but where can i find this buildall.bat file?

Hi,

You can find the "buildall.cmd" file in the corresponding .zip archive, which you can download from the Attachement section on this page.

Do not hesitate to contact us if you have additional questions or need further assistance.

Hello,
Any estimations about the release of 12.2 build scripts?
I would like to mention, that from 12.1 build scripts, it is almost impossible to make a complete build. There are always projects that fail, and the problem is the source code!

Hello Anestis,

We are working on this and will do our best to update build scripts as soon as possible. Please add this ticket to your favorites to be notified when updated scripts are ready: Update A609 KB article for DXperience version 12.2.

I have a bug when I am using DevExpress WinForms built from sources. I have not that bug while using dlls from box. How is it possible? I am using DevExpress 2008 vol. 1.

Hi Alexander,

Thank you for your feedback.
Would you please create a new ticket and clarify your issue in greater detail?

I need the kit for the latest version 12.2.4 I see a 12.1 not a 12.2

I don't see it in the list.

Also, can you PLEASE sort the list, you know, like either newest on the top, or oldest on the top. Thanks

JAMES

Hi James,

Thank you for your inquiry. We will prepare appropriate scripts soon and publish them (Update A609 KB article for DXperience version 12.2).

As for sorting of versions in our KB page, I agree with you that it is better to sort versions in a corresponding order (from the oldest one to the newest one). So, I have extracted this inquiry to a separate ticket (Sort attachments in the A609 KB article in the version order (from the oldest one to the newest one)). We will take your opinion into account.

I need XtraCharts rebuild.
In what order should I do this?

Ivan, I'm not a DX support, but I think the general rule is to start building from reference tree leaves and move to the root. The references, used by library (except from reflection mechanism), you can see in ILDasm or Reflector (or in Object Browser in VS - but not shure).

I looked at the buildall.cmd file. Now I understand.

Hi Ivan,

Our scripts rebuild our charts as well. So, just follow the instructions here to do this.

Hi DX,
the file gac.bat contains errors. There is wrong path to design assemblies. Design assemblies are located in subfolder.

for example corrected command: %gacutil% -i Design\DevExpress.Design.%dxver%.dll

Hi Tomas,

I have tested the build scripts on my machine and they work without errors. Please note that the gac.cmd file is called from the buildproject.cmd file as shown below:

if not '%3'=='SL' %gacutil% -i ..\Bin\Framework\%3%1.dll

And, in the buildall.cmd, we pass a sub-folder as the third parameter:

call buildproject.cmd DevExpress.Design.%dxver% ".\DevExpress.XtraEditors\DevExpress.Design\DevExpress.Design.csproj" Design\

Hi Uriah,
you have right, but I'm trying install already built libraries only. On one machine I run build scripts, that is ok. On the second machine I want only install libraries into GAC using gac.BAT. There is problem with design libraries.

Hi Tomas,

I have tried to find out if there is any other approach allowing us to find an assembly without specifying a path in the parameter. However, the only approach I can imagine is to parse the assembly name and check the existence of the "Design" word.

I do not think that this is a good approach. It is more complex than the approach that is currently used. In addition, while this approach works at present, it is not protected from changes that may occur in the future.

From my point of view, it is not a good idea to introduce a dependence to the assembly name. Specifying the path in the parameter is a more general approach.