Get the absolute path to the project’s output directory

Summary

The p_output macro returns the absolute path to the project’s output/target directory where compiled classes and built artifacts are placed.

Syntax 

${p_output}

Parameters

None - this macro takes no parameters.

Behavior

  • Returns absolute path to output directory
  • Typically bin or target directory
  • No arguments allowed

Examples

Get output directory:

Output-Directory: ${p_output}

Reference output in paths:

classes.location=${p_output}/classes

Use Cases

  • Referencing build output location
  • Configuring post-build tasks
  • Documentation of build structure
  • Tool integration

Notes

  • Returns absolute path
  • Usually bin or target directory
  • Cannot take arguments
  • See also: ${p_sourcepath} for source directories
  • See also: ${basedir} for project root

See test cases in MacroTestsForDocsExamples.java