How do I create a Jenkins Build Pipeline?

Question

I have downloaded Jenkins' Build Pipeline Plugin.

The docs state:

Create a view of the new type Build Pipeline View.

You will then be redirected directly to the configuration page.

I just don't see the right button to create a new pipeline. What am I missing?

Answer 1

I have Jenkins v 1.6 and I had it under the + button here:

Answer 2

In addition to @izzekil's useful link above to the newView page, you might also be able to make sure of the Views tab if you have it on the Jenkins home page.

Answer 3

The Build Pipeline plugin allows you to create views of the downstream and upstream relations between your jobs (and also add manual steps in-between them). To create the pipeline you should first define these relations by using post-build triggers or the Build after other projects are built option, for example.

Then, you create the view as izzekil described in his answer and get a pipeline similar to the one below:

Answer 4

As per your quotation a Build Pipeline is not of a job kind: it is a view. You have to use "Create view" which is rendered as a plus sign placed in right-most tab. Or you can use direct link: http://jenkins.example.com/newView. There you will be able to select "Build Pipeline View" and proceed to its configuration page.