Build Actions Configuration
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Get reference information about the Build Actions Configuration options, see below the line.

The Build Actions Configuration options specify build actions in the IDE, to be performed before, during, or after the build. These options apply to the whole build configuration, and cannot be set on groups or files.

If a build action returns a non-zero error code, the entire Build or Make command is aborted.
Build actions
The display area shows all command lines to be executed at various stages of the build, when in the build order they will be executed, and which output they produce. Use the buttons under the display area to create, edit, or remove build actions.
New
Opens a dialog box where you can create a new build action, see New/Edit Build Action dialog box.
Edit
Opens a dialog box where you can edit the selected build action, see New/Edit Build Action dialog box.
Remove
Deletes the selected build action.