I am using Microsoft Visual C++ 2008.

In my JAM file, I would like to add statement as follows:

lib myImportLib : Exports.Def ;

where Exports.Def is a module definition file such as:

LIBRARY A_DLL_NAME

EXPORTS

myFunc1

myFunc2

myFunc3

With MSVC, I use this command to create import library:

lib /DEF:Exports.Def /MACHINE:x86 /OUT:myImportLib

Currently, Boost Build doesn't allow such a library creation syntax.

What is my best route for adding this functionality? I would guess the MSVC.JAM file would need to be altered. At this point, this seems a bit daunting to me. Or is there another (better) approach?

I welcome your insights!

P.S., The above is usefully, especially if you only have access to a DLL file. This mechanism provides a nice way to access the DLL exports.