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I'm using MSBUILD macros in my .csproj files for AfterBuild events mainly just to copy files. I'm doing this by example, so the only ones I know of are the ones I've seen in use: SolutionDir, ProjectDir, OutputPath, and Configuration. Is there a list or good info page online anywhere so I can read up on what's available, what point in the build they're available, customization, etc? I know that when using post build events in the project properties Build Events tab, the macros and their corresponding values are listed in a dialog...does any such gui exist for MSBUILD? Currently I'm just manually editing the .csproj files.

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These are called Properties, not macros. See:

Reserved Properties

Common project properties

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There's the MSDN MSBuild Reference.

The landing page has an overview of the different areas, though I must admit I can't find anything on the AfterBuild events at the moment. Even the Targets page itself is a little short of information in this area.

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Here is what you were looking for.

MSDN - Macros for Build Commands and Properties