Add build dependencies to a manifest

Build dependencies are Workflow Studio items that need to be referenced by the manifest for your project to run correctly. When this it the case, you can quickly add these references to the manifest and Workflow Studio will include the .pub file for each build dependency in your manifest. Then, when it is time to package the manifest for deployment, all required files will be included.

Add build dependencies

1. In Workflow Studio, open the Deployment pane by selecting either Deployment Services from the Common ribbon or Deploy from the Build ribbon.

2. Click the Open Manifest button located above the Build Order pane.

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3. Search for and select the manifest file you want to update.

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   You should see the manifest tree.

   
   
   

4. Click on the particular item in the manifest tree that requires the build dependency and note the current output objects that appear in the lower Status pane. This allows you to see the current status of the output (.pub) file for the item, as well as any assemblies or other file types required by the item. In the below image, the selected item is a workflow and the Status pane shows the workflow’s .pub file as well as the assemblies currently needed by the workflow.

   
   
   

5. Right-click in the Build Order pane and select Add New Build Dependency.

   
   
   This opens the Select Build Dependencies dialog.

   
   
   

6. Select the needed Workflow Studio item(s) from the dialog tree and click OK.

   
   
   You should see the new item(s) in the Build Order pane and the status in the lower Status pane. Notice that each item has a specific build order indicated by the number.

   
   
   

7. Optionally, to change the build order for an item double-click it to open the Build Order dialog.

8. Update the build order number and then click OK to close the dialog.

Next Steps

Build manifest

Package manifest for deployment