Read a user input while queue a VSTS Build

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I want to pass few arguments to the VSTS build tasks while queue a build (The same way we do for Jenkins). How can i do that. I want to read a comma seperated string and want to pass that argument to a Windows Batch Script task in VSTS build job. I am new to VSTS, someone please help.

Possible duplicate: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/36997494/vsts-pass-build-variables-into-powershell-script-task — veddermatic, Jan 09 '18 at 16:12

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Jan 10 '18 at 05:56

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Refer to these steps below:

Add a variable in build definition
Check Settable at queue time option

Specify that variable in Batch Script task

answered Jan 10 '18 at 05:56

starian chen-MSFT

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Solved my issue...Thanks a lot – Kalesh Es Jan 29 '18 at 08:03
I have one more question here.. Can i add drop down variables like Jenkins? – Kalesh Es Jan 29 '18 at 08:04
No, drop down variable is not supported in VSTS. – starian chen-MSFT Jan 29 '18 at 08:31
so what is the alternative ? – Kalesh Es Jan 29 '18 at 09:50
There isn't the alternative way, you can submit the user voice here: https://visualstudio.uservoice.com/forums/330519-team-services?category_id=145254 – starian chen-MSFT Jan 29 '18 at 09:54

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Jan 09 '18 at 16:04

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On the Variables tab, add a variable and check the "Settable at queue time" box. The variable will then appear in the queue build dialog, and will appear as an environment variable in your script.

answered Jan 09 '18 at 16:04

Jonathan Myers

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I have one more question here.. Can i add drop down variables like Jenkins? – Kalesh Es Jan 29 '18 at 08:04

Read a user input while queue a VSTS Build

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