About Using Dimensions Build with Ant

It is possible to integrate your Ant build jobs with Dimensions CM.

The integration between Dimensions CM and Ant enables you to:

• Import Ant buildfiles (build.xml) files into Dimensions CM

• Manage your build configurations in Dimensions CM

• Execute Ant tasks from Dimensions CM

Overview of the steps to import your Ant buildfiles to Dimensions CM.

1. Decide whether or not you want to store your Ant buildfile in Dimensions as a controlled file.

2. Decide which Dimensions project should contain your Ant build configuration, or create a new project.

3. In Dimensions, create any work areas or deployment areas needed to duplicate the directory structure used in your Ant build configuration.

4. In Dimensions CM, create a new build configuration to receive the imported Ant build targets.

5. Use the Import Wizard to import the Ant buildfile.

6. Edit the imported targets as necessary.

7. Check in the build configuration.

8. Check in the Ant buildfile.