How to use MsBuild MsDeployPublish to target local file system?

Question

I\'m trying to replicate the Visual Studio 2010 \"Publish...\" command (applicable to Web Application projects) where I would in the UI choose Publish Method: \"File System\".

Answer 1

I don't think you are being specific enough with what you are telling msbuild.

Pulled this out of one of my bookmarks on the subject, hopefully it will help: http://www.digitallycreated.net/Blog/59/locally-publishing-a-vs2010-asp.net-web-application-using-msbuild