Is there a specific method to copy the Yocto Project build images (Kirkstone) into another required directory using Yocto Project variables?

Question

Currently, I am building the Kirkstone release-based Yocto Project images. These images are deployed in the ../build/temp/deploy/images/<$MACHINE>/ directory. Now, I need to copy these built images into ../build/<new_directory> using a Yocto Project script and Yocto Project variables.

Could someone please suggest a script, method, or example for copying Yocto BSP images into ../build/<new_directory> within this directory?

Answer 1

The variable configured with the destination is DEPLOY_DIR_IMAGE, to see the current value execute:

bitbake -e | grep ^DEPLOY_DIR_IMAGE

To create a new path, edit the conf/local.conf file and at the end add:

DEPLOY_DIR_IMAGE="<your-new-deploy-destination>"