Maximizing Your Results with SoftBench
An Example SoftBench SessionAn Example SoftBench Session
The following example shows how you can use SoftBench as you develop an application. To use the project build model where SoftBench takes care of the build instructions and Makefile:
1.Create a project by choosing "Project: New → Create…".
2.Set up a configuration management mapping between your local workspace root and the CM archive.
3.Write the code for your project. If the files already exist, choose
"Project: Add File(s) to Project…" to make the files part of the project. To edit the file,
4.Throughout the development cycle, remember to check files into your configuration management system. Select the files, then choose the desired command from the "File: Configuration Management" submenu.
5.Define the targets in your project and their dependencies:
a.Choose "Target: New…" to specify the target name and its build configuration. The build configuration provides instructions on how to build the target.
b.Create a dependency relationship between the files and targets. Select each source file that makes up the target, then choose "File: Link Source to Target…".
c.If the target needs special build instructions, select the target, then choose "Target: Modify Properties…". Within the "Modify Target Properties" dialog box, select Customize Build Configuration… . In the "Customize Build Configuration" dialog box, make the changes that you need.
6.To build your project, select the project, then select the Build button. SoftBench displays the build results in the Builder's output browser. From the output browser, you can browse syntax errors in the editor and correct them before rebuilding.
If your project has subprojects, setting the "■ Build Subprojects" toggle button on the main toolface causes SoftBench to update all subprojects before building the current project.
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