In Xcode how to save Build Location?

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In Xcode how to save Build Location?

When I compile a program with Xcode I would like the executable to be created in the same spot (relative to the project) from computer to computer and some place that is relatively easy to find. Normally it seems that Xcode creates a random directory -- something like:

~/Library/Developer/Xcode/DerivedData/MyProgram-adupndcwygevqrgbiwzoofsweqcl/** ild/Products/Debug/MyProgram

If I go to:

Xcode | Preferences... | Locations | Derived Data | Advanced...

I can set:

Build Location to Custom -- Relative to Workspace

But I don't see any way to save this information in the .xcodeproj so the next time I build (perhaps on a different computer) I have to go back and set this in the Preferences again.

I'm creating a "Command Line Tool" in C++ with Xcode Version 6.4 (6E35b) and OS X Version 10.10.5 (14F27)

Is there some other place I can set this in the project so I (or other developers) will get the executable in a know location?

Thanks!

Posted on Aug 17, 2015 8:54 AM

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Aug 17, 2015 10:03 AM in response to Brian Baer

What you're doing is the correct way to set the build location for every future Xcode project you create. Unfortunately that doesn't change the build location for existing projects. If your current project isn't using the right build location, choose File > Project Settings in Xcode to set the build location for that project.

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