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Local Build Status

CA Gen summons the Build Tool as a separate session to handle the installation of an application. The Build Tool serves several purposes:

• Reports on the status of the installation
• Lets you test the application
• Lets you review a text file that summarizes the results of the build

The way to invoke the Build Tool is to install an application or database, or from the command line, type the Build Tool executable name. There can be only one Build Tool session at a time.

You can also use the Build Tool icon, which allows you to invoke the Build Tool manually. By manually invoking the Build Tool, you can install an application both locally and remotely.

The Build Tool runs independently of CA Gen, allowing you to continue working within applications, such as CA Gen, during build. You can even exit CA Gen if you want.

The Exit button lets you close the Build Tool window. However, until you are finished with your testing, you may prefer to minimize the window rather than close it. Otherwise, you lose access to the Test option on the Build Tool window. For more information about application testing, see the chapter “Application Testing.”