yes, i thought of that. but, i wanted to avoid having to read in a text file. i am converting a shell script to a build.xml file and i wanted to reduce the number of build scripts that we have. thanks, -----Original Message----- From: Riffe, Melvin [mailto:melvin.riffe@capitalone.com] Sent: Friday, August 16, 2002 8:45 AM To: 'Ant Users List' Subject: RE: Fail task hey vince, i've just started using this construct: i don't use '\n' or '\t' in the text; they're not translated but spaces and line breaks are preserved. HTH mel riffe -----Original Message----- From: Buonassisi, Vincent [mailto:vbuona01@sprintspectrum.com] Sent: Friday, August 16, 2002 9:04 AM To: 'ant-user@jakarta.apache.org' Subject: Fail task Hi, It would be nice if the task allowed the task as a nested task. But, since i can't have this how would i get a multiline message displayed using the task? is it possible to embed newlines (\n| and tabs (\t) in the message? thanks, vince -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: For additional commands, e-mail: ************************************************************************** The information transmitted herewith is sensitive information intended only for use by the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, retransmission, dissemination, distribution, copying or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from your computer. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: For additional commands, e-mail: -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: For additional commands, e-mail: