4.3.2.4. Modifying a Recipe

Use the modify command to configure an external recipe in the workspace layer. This command is very similar to the add command except that it does not physically create the recipe in the workspace layer because the recipe already exists in an external layer.

The modify command provides options that allow you to extract the source and provide a development branch name where you can do your work. You can use the following command to checkout the source files:

     $ devtool modify -x recipe path-to-source
                

Using the above command form, the default development branch would be "devtool".

If you want to name a development branch, use the -b option with the -x option:

     $ devtool modify -x -b branch recipe path-to-source
                

Note

For complete syntax, use the devtool modify ‐‐help command.