Visual studio post-build copy command

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I'm trying to copy an icon to the output folder:

copy $(ProjectDir)Images\Brand\ER\line2.ico $(TargetDir)

I get "The syntax of the command is incorrect."

This is what WAS there. It works. I'm trying to put it in the output folder:

if /I "$(ConfigurationName)" == "Release ER" copy $(ProjectDir)Images\Brand\ER\line2.ico $(ProjectDir)

What am I doing wrong here??

What I have tried:

Various syntax, all of which failed

Posted 17-Feb-23 8:27am

Kevin Marois

Updated 17-Feb-23 9:04am

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Richard MacCutchan 18-Feb-23 4:09am

Just add an "echo" command in front of the "copy" and you will see exactly what is generated.

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OriginalGriff · Answer 1 · 2023-02-17T08:54:00

Without knowing what TargetDir is, we can't be sure - but assuming that ProjectDir is identical for both commands I'd assume TargetDir contains spaces - if so then it needs to be enclosed in double quotes.
To be on the safe side, I'd use them on both paths:

copy "$(ProjectDir)Images\Brand\ER\line2.ico" "$(TargetDir)"

Kevin Marois · Answer 2 · 2023-02-17T09:04:00

Solution 2

TargetDir is the full path to the Output folder. I've already tried this as will as $(OuDir) and it sill complains

Posted 17-Feb-23 9:04am

Kevin Marois

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Dave Kreskowiak 17-Feb-23 17:56pm

You made the classic mistake of posting your reply to Griff as a solution to your own question. 'Griff never got an email saying you replied to him.

Next, the two commands you posted are not the same. Note the variable names at the end of each line:

copy $(ProjectDir)Images\Brand\ER\line2.ico $(TargetDir)

if /I "$(ConfigurationName)" == "Release ER" copy $(ProjectDir)Images\Brand\ER\line2.ico $(ProjectDir)