### Build (the editor)

Precision Helper can define and store lists of projects selected for batch compilation.

Predefined and stored builds are available in navigation panel. By selecting the desired item (a build) you open the appropriate editor page with the list of projects used for this batch compilation. You can edit this list with the help of options described below.

Build editor options

- Projects can be added to the list by the Add projects action (this adds all of your registered projects) and / or by dragging the selected project from the projects list.
- Check the projects that you want to compile (and possibly save to a predefined compilation), uncheck the others.
  If you want to find a project in a larger list, use the "Search" field (in the top right corner). This is a filtered searching, which also has an impact on it, which projects will be compiled and stored (see below).
- Desired compilation format (CHM, WebHelp, ePUB, atd.) can be selected in an Object Inspector. You can select the format as well, as its additional parameters there.
- Beside the Run, Compile and View options, that are intended only for the currently selected project in the list (and their behavior is the same as for the currently open project) there is a Compile all action, that gradually compile all visible and CHECKED projects.
- The last column in the list indicates the state of compilation for each project. So, during the batch compilation you are immediately informed about correctly compiled projects, as well as about errors.
- The appearance and behaviour of compilation progress dialog can be changed in the Options dialog (in the General - Compilation section).
- The order of projects in the list can be affected by the "Up" and "Down" buttons.
- The list of projects (batch compilation) can be stored by the "Save build" option. Compilation name can be entered in the displayed dialog, that also gives you the selection of existing names. Only visible and CHECKED projects are saved.
- Of course the editor also offers the "Open" action, that opens the selected project for editing in the Precision Helper.

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