The R2build system offers us a framework to determine daily the construction processes (Build) of the software applications that we are developing. It is ideal for automating processes of this type if we have to carry them out very often.
R2build includes, for example, plugins for email notifications, FTP, various tools for installer packages, support for Java, C ++, Ant, Nant,.Net, Delphi, C ++ Builder, and various source control tools. But the program is not limited to this, but it contains much, much more.
R2build is a completely free tool and does not take up a significant amount of disk space: it is just over three megabytes in size. Very affordable for the times, and very practical in certain situations. The list of its main features and functions is as follows:
* Monitor all projects and constructions through a centralized view. R2Build has support for several at the same time.
* Support for calendar and activity programming.
* It is very easy to create the flow of the build process, simply by drag-and-drop procedures.
* It has support for source code control tools such as: VSS, CVS, Perforce, Clearcase, Subversion, SourroundSCM or MKS.
* Support for well-known development tools, such as Microsoft Visual Studio 2003/2005 / VC6.0 / VB6.0, Borland, Delphi / C ++ Builder, Ant, Nant, Jam and more.
* Support for the following installer package creation programs: InstallShield, Inno setup, Nullsoft installer, InstallAware, AdvancedInstaller and Wise Installer.
* Support for the following automatic testing tools: NUnit, Rational Robot, Winrunner, QAWizard, Test Complete, etc.
* Help compiler.
* Notifications by eMail, FTP, RAR format compression, file operations, file editing, etc.
* Open architecture, with support for new tools that may arise in the future thanks to the XML configuration file.
* R2build is a multiplatform tool.
You can free download R2build 32, 64 bit and safe install the latest trial or new full version for Windows 10 from the official site.