Builds check-in policy does not work

Question

Hi All,

I use some check-in policies for obvious reasons. For not so obvious reasons my 'Builds' check-in policy does not work.
It definately on, but I'm able te make changes and check them in without doing a build first.

I tried removing the policy and adding it again (which works perfectly with the comments policy), but no effect.

I have no idea where else to look.

Anybody?

Greetz!

Answer 1

Hello Owin,

Thanks for reporting this issue.

TFS build check-in policy only works when there is at least one build definition supporting continuous build.
You can configure the build definition in the Trigger tab. Select "Build each check-in".

For more information, please refer to: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb558973.aspx

Hope it helps.

 

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Answer 2

Hey Hongye,

You are absolutely right. We were confused by the confusing name and the fact that we also use the Code Analysis Policy that DOES do the check for a succesful build.
Thanx for that! I marked your answer as THE answer.

We do however have another issue with this. The CA policy works fine for the purpose of checking for a successful local build, until you use a Custom Path Policy on top of that. Then it does not check the local build any more.

Do you know how to still check the build success when using a Custom Path policy?

Thanx,
Owin