June 2005 - Boost-users - lists.boost.org

Building on AIX
by Mark.Gibbons＠jpmorgan.com 04 Jul '05

04 Jul '05

Hi I'm trying to build Boost 1_32_0 on AIX using vacpp/xlc 5.0. I've managed to build bjam with with xlc but I'm not sure if I need Python to run the Boost build. I get the following "error" when I run the build: u307325@ubri72:/vobs/fxsystems/fxorapido/external/boost_1_32_0>bjam "-sTOOLS=vacpp" --------------------------------------------------------------------- skipping Boost.Python library build due to missing or incorrect configuration couldn't find Python.h in "/usr/local/include/python2.2" You can configure the location of your python installation by setting: PYTHON_ROOT - currently "/usr/local" PYTHON_VERSION - The 2-part python Major.Minor version number (e.g. "2.2", NOT "2.2.1") - currently "2.2" The following are automatically configured from PYTHON_ROOT if not otherwise set: PYTHON_LIB_PATH - path to Python library object; currently "/usr/local/lib/python2.2/config" PYTHON_INCLUDES - path to Python #include directories; currently "/usr/local/include/python2.2" --------------------------------------------------------------------- regards -Mark ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FX Options and Commodities AD INTL +44-207-742-0982 GDP 742-0982 Mobile +44-7808682149 This communication is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument or as an official confirmation of any transaction. All market prices, data and other information are not warranted as to completeness or accuracy and are subject to change without notice. Any comments or statements made herein do not necessarily reflect those of JPMorgan Chase & Co., its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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bjam's need of boost-build.jam
by Oliver Schoenborn 04 Jul '05

04 Jul '05

Hi, Is there a way of specifying the boost-build dir in the top-level Jamfile of a project? It seems like it can only be done in the boost-build.jam file (using environment var is not an option here). Seems like a bit of a cludge to have to use yet another file to specify that. Thanks, Oliver

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Adapters library: using back_insertor with make_transform_iterator
by Robert Mathews 01 Jul '05

01 Jul '05

How does this work? I'm trying to use the make_transform_iterator to make a writeable output iterator (looks like it is referred to as a "Writeable LValue" in the iterator template code), but I can't figure out how to do it. Here's the example: (I know that I could have used the make_transform_iterators on the source iterators in this toy example, but that won't do for my real application) typedef map<int,string> Map; typedef vector<int> V1; typedef vector<string> V2; string convert(int iValue) { return str(ostringstream() << iValue); } int _tmain(int argc, _TCHAR* argv[]) { V1 aSourceVector; V2 aTargetVector; copy(aSourceVector.begin(), aSourceVector.end(), make_transform_iterator(back_inserter(aTargetVector), boost::bind(convert, _1)); } The compiler (MSVC 7.1.3008) generates a compile errors like at the end of this message. Anybody know the right way to do this? Can you use an iterator adaptor as an output iterator, or is this wishful thinking on my part? Rob. Compiling... make_transform_iterator.cpp d:\scratch\make_transform_iterator\make_transform_iterator.cpp(20) : error C2514: 'std::basic_ostringstream<_Elem,_Traits,_Alloc>' : class has no constructors with [ _Elem=char, _Traits=std::char_traits<char>, _Alloc=std::allocator<char> ] d:\scratch\make_transform_iterator\make_transform_iterator.cpp(20) : see reference to class template instantiation 'std::basic_ostringstream<_Elem,_Traits,_Alloc>' being compiled with [ _Elem=char, _Traits=std::char_traits<char>, _Alloc=std::allocator<char> ] d:\scratch\make_transform_iterator\make_transform_iterator.cpp(20) : error C3861: 'str': identifier not found, even with argument-dependent lookup d:\svn\code\thirdpty\boost\boost_1.32.0\boost\iterator\iterator_facade.hpp(6 52) : error C2182: 'n' : illegal use of type 'void' d:\svn\code\thirdpty\boost\boost_1.32.0\boost\iterator\iterator_adaptor.hpp( 266) : see reference to class template instantiation 'boost::iterator_facade<Derived,Value,CategoryOrTraversal,Reference,Differen ce>' being compiled with [ Derived=boost::transform_iterator<boost::_bi::bind_t<std::string,std::string (__cdecl *)(int),boost::_bi::list1<boost::_bi::list_av_1<boost::arg<1>>::B1>>,std::ba ck_insert_iterator<V2>,boost::use_default,boost::use_default>, Value=boost::mpl::identity<boost::detail::transform_iterator_base<boost::_bi ::bind_t<std::string,std::string (__cdecl *)(int),boost::_bi::list1<boost::_bi::list_av_1<boost::arg<1>>::B1>>,std::ba ck_insert_iterator<V2>,boost::use_default,boost::use_default>::cv_value_type >::type, CategoryOrTraversal=boost::mpl::identity<boost::incrementable_traversal_tag> ::type, Reference=boost::mpl::identity<boost::detail::transform_iterator_base<boost: :_bi::bind_t<std::string,std::string (__cdecl *)(int),boost::_bi::list1<boost::_bi::list_av_1<boost::arg<1>>::B1>>,std::ba ck_insert_iterator<V2>,boost::use_default,boost::use_default>::cv_value_type >::type, Difference=boost::iterator_difference<std::back_insert_iterator<V2>>::type ] d:\svn\code\thirdpty\boost\boost_1.32.0\boost\iterator\transform_iterator.hp p(92) : see reference to class template instantiation 'boost::iterator_adaptor<Derived,Base,Value,Traversal,Reference>' being compiled with [ Derived=boost::transform_iterator<boost::_bi::bind_t<std::string,std::string (__cdecl *)(int),boost::_bi::list1<boost::_bi::list_av_1<boost::arg<1>>::B1>>,std::ba ck_insert_iterator<V2>,boost::use_default,boost::use_default>, Base=std::back_insert_iterator<V2>, Value=boost::detail::transform_iterator_base<boost::_bi::bind_t<std::string, std::string (__cdecl *)(int),boost::_bi::list1<boost::_bi::list_av_1<boost::arg<1>>::B1>>,std::ba ck_insert_iterator<V2>,boost::use_default,boost::use_default>::cv_value_type , Traversal=boost::use_default, Reference=boost::detail::transform_iterator_base<boost::_bi::bind_t<std::str ing,std::string (__cdecl *)(int),boost::_bi::list1<boost::_bi::list_av_1<boost::arg<1>>::B1>>,std::ba ck_insert_iterator<V2>,boost::use_default,boost::use_default>::reference ] d:\scratch\make_transform_iterator\make_transform_iterator.cpp(28) : see reference to class template instantiation 'boost::transform_iterator<UnaryFunction,Iterator,Reference,Value>' being compiled with [ UnaryFunction=boost::_bi::bind_t<std::string,std::string (__cdecl *)(int),boost::_bi::list1<boost::_bi::list_av_1<boost::arg<1>>::B1>>, Iterator=std::back_insert_iterator<V2>, Reference=boost::use_default, Value=boost::use_default ] d:\svn\code\thirdpty\boost\boost_1.32.0\boost\iterator\iterator_facade.hpp(6 92) : error C2182: 'n' : illegal use of type 'void' d:\svn\code\thirdpty\boost\boost_1.32.0\boost\iterator\iterator_facade.hpp(6 98) : error C2182: 'n' : illegal use of type 'void' d:\svn\code\thirdpty\boost\boost_1.32.0\boost\iterator\iterator_facade.hpp(7 04) : error C2182: 'x' : illegal use of type 'void' d:\svn\code\thirdpty\boost\boost_1.32.0\boost\iterator\iterator_adaptor.hpp( 326) : error C2182: 'n' : illegal use of type 'void' d:\scratch\make_transform_iterator\make_transform_iterator.cpp(28) : error C2143: syntax error : missing ')' before ';' Build log was saved at "file://d:\scratch\make_transform_iterator\Debug\BuildLog.htm" make_transform_iterator - 8 error(s), 0 warning(s)

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supressing "extra ;" warnings with GCC 3.4
by Dave Steffen 01 Jul '05

01 Jul '05

Hi folks, Tried to compile our code with GCC 3.4 last night; our default is to always keep the warning levels turned all the way up. I'm getting many errors of the "extra `;'" type, as the result of various preprocessor metaprogramming constructs. Specifically, if a macro expands to a function definition (silly example): #define FOO(T) \ inline T FOO(T i) { ... } FOO(int); FOO(double); The semicolons after the macro invocations give GCC 3.4 fits; but without the semicolons, it looks strange, editors can't indent, etc. Is anyone aware of a way to silence the "extra ;" errors? (I've looked through their docs, can't find anything; I suspect other Boost users have run across this.) Is there something I'm missing in the preprocessor library that handles this sort of thing? Any help appreciated! Thanks! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Dave Steffen, Ph.D. "There are two ways to write error-free Software Engineer IV programs; only the third one works." Numerica Corporation ph (970) 419-8343 x27 "Pie are not square. Pie are round. fax (970) 223-6797 Cornbread are square" dgsteffen(a)numerica.us ... anon (usenet)

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Tuple.hpp: initialization data in header
by Edson Tadeu 30 Jun '05

30 Jun '05

My compiler is complaining that tuple_basic.hpp has data initialization in header, at this line: detail::swallow_assign const ignore = detail::swallow_assign(); Because of this, it can't cache the headers, and compilation times goes turtle speed. Is there a simple way to overcome this, without the need to create a .cpp and linking it or without using macros?? Thanks :)

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Re: [Boost-users] supressing "extra ;" warnings with GCC 3.4
by Sohail Somani 30 Jun '05

30 Jun '05

> -----Original Message----- > From: boost-users-bounces(a)lists.boost.org > [mailto:boost-users-bounces@lists.boost.org] On Behalf Of Paul Johnson > Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2005 6:20 AM > To: boost-users(a)lists.boost.org > Subject: Re: [Boost-users] supressing "extra ;" warnings with GCC 3.4 > > > David Abrahams wrote: > > Dave Steffen <dgsteffen(a)numerica.us> writes: > > > > > >> I claim that our macros and use thereof is A) correct and > B) safe. It > >> just so happens that these macro constructs occasionally expand to > >> something that has an extra semicolon, which triggers a warning in > >> GCC 3.4 that we haven't seen before. > > > > > > The warning will be an error on other compilers. The semicolons > > aren't just "bad style;" they're illegal. > > Uhh... why? Example? I believe extra semicolons are illegal after namespace declarations and function definitions atleast. A semicolon in a function is an empty statement which is legal. Disclaimer: I am not a language lawyer, I just play one on email.

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[Boost][lambda] Newbie Questions: member pointer operator use
by Brian Allison 30 Jun '05

30 Jun '05

Hi All, Given two vector<Rec*> S.T. : vector<Rec*> src; vector<Rec*> dst; Where 'src' has some elements that are useful, is there a more succint way to say: for_each(src.begin(), src.end(), if_then( bind<bool>(&vector<Rec*>::empty, &var(dst)), bind<void>(&vector<Rec*>::push_back, &var(dst), _1) ) ); Originally I tried using the member pointer operator, but this it gave me compile fits (Red Hat with a 2.4.20-8 kernel, GCC 3.4.3) with this: for_each(src.begin(), src.end(), if_then(bind<bool>(&vector<Rec*>::empty, &var(dst)), (&var(dst) ->* &vector<Rec*>::push_back)(_1) ) ); Is that a valid use of the member pointer operator? Thanks, Brian

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[BGL] Problem report - graphviz_read has syntax error for g++ 3.3.1
by Tan Kwee Heong 29 Jun '05

29 Jun '05

Hi, I hope this is the right forum to post this bug I found. If not, let me know and I'll repost. Thanks, ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - platform : win2k boost version : 1_32_0 compiler : g++ 3.3.1 (cygming special) build : both debug and release ( static linking of graphviz library ) Symptoms: 1) Reading a digraph .dot file causes a syntax error to be emitted 2) The BGL example testcase has a false pass This problem occurred in my BGL code, but to reproduce the problem, it is easier to use the BGL example program example/graphviz.cpp, as annotated below. 1) This step runs the graphviz testcase in <boost>\libs\graph\example. Although I built both debug and released, I've retained only the relevant "release" output. | h:\vault\boost\boost_1_32_0\libs\graph\example>bjam -d2 --preserve-test-targ ets -sTOOLS=gcc -sBUILD="debug release <runtime-link>static" graphviz | ... | gcc-C++-action ..\..\..\bin\boost\libs\graph\example\graphviz.test\gcc\debug\runtime-link-s tatic\graphviz.obj | "g++" -c -Wall -ftemplate-depth-255 -g -O0 -fno-inline -I"..\..\..\bin \boost\libs\graph\example" -I "h:\vault\boost\boost_1_32_0" -o "..\..\..\bin\boost\libs\graph\example\graphviz.test\gcc\debug\runtime-link- static\graphviz.obj" "..\..\..\libs\graph\example\graphviz.cpp" | gcc-Link-action ..\..\..\bin\boost\libs\graph\example\graphviz.test\gcc\debug\runtime-link-s tatic\graphviz.exe | "g++" "-Wl,--enable-auto-image-base" -static -g -o "..\..\..\bin\boost\libs\graph\example\graphviz.test\gcc\debug\runtime-link- static\graphviz.exe" -L"../../../bin/boost/libs/graph/build/libbgl-viz.lib/ gcc/debug/runtime-link-static" "..\..\..\bin\boost\libs\graph\example\graphviz.test\gcc\debug\runtime-link- static\graphviz.obj" "..\..\..\bin\boost\libs\graph\build\libbgl-viz.lib\gcc\debug\runtime-link-s tatic\libbgl-viz.lib" "..\..\..\bin\boost\libs\graph\build\libbgl-viz.lib\gcc\debug\runtime-link-s tatic\libbgl-viz.lib" | | execute-test ..\..\..\bin\boost\libs\graph\example\graphviz.test\gcc\debug\runtime-link-s tatic\graphviz.run | ... 2) Note the **passed"" line. | **passed** ..\..\..\bin\boost\libs\graph\example\graphviz.test\gcc\debug\runtime-link-s tatic\graphviz.test | 3) This step shows running the testcase executable built above, manually, showing the syntax error emitted. | H:\vault\boost\boost_1_32_0\bin\boost\libs\graph\example\graphviz.test\gcc\r elease\runtime-link-static>graphviz ../../../../../../../../../libs/graph/example/graphviz_test.dot | graphviz ../../../../../../../../../libs/graph/example/graphviz_test.dot | This is an example to demonstrate how to read graphviz file | and how to write graph to graphviz format. | | | Usage: graphviz <input>.dot <output>.dot | If only have one xxx.dot in command line, | the second dot is graphviz_test_new.dot by default. | If there is no input and output dot file in command line, input is graphviz_test.dot and output graphviz_test_new.dot. | syntax error | 4) This step shows an equivalent VC7.1 build that runs correctly. | H:\vault\boost\boost_1_32_0\bin\boost\libs\graph\example\graphviz.test\vc-7_ 1\release\runtime-link-static>graphviz ../../../../../../../../../libs/graph/example/graphviz_test.dot | graphviz ../../../../../../../../../libs/graph/example/graphviz_test.dot | This is an example to demonstrate how to read graphviz file | and how to write graph to graphviz format. | | | Usage: graphviz <input>.dot <output>.dot | If only have one xxx.dot in command line, | the second dot is graphviz_test_new.dot by default. | If there is no input and output dot file in command line, input is graphviz_test.dot and output graphviz_test_new.dot. | a1 --> a2 b3 | a2 --> a3 | a3 --> end | a0 --> a1 a2 a3 | b0 --> b1 a1 a2 a3 a0 | b1 --> b2 a1 a2 a3 a0 | b2 --> b3 a1 a2 a3 a0 a3 | b3 --> a1 a2 a3 a0 end | start --> a1 a2 a3 a0 b0 | end --> |

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boost.regex doesn't implement character set complements?
by Robert Mathews 29 Jun '05

29 Jun '05

Hi: I was trying to write "Match everything *except* Bar". I wrote this: bool aResult = boost::regex_match(L"Foo", boost::wregex(L"[^(Bar)]")); This doesn't match. But if I wrote the same thing in Perl, it does work, ie: print "match\n" if( "Foo" =~ "[^(Bar)]"); It looks a lot like sets can't contain subexpressions in boost::regex ... is that really true? Is there some other way to write the same thing? Rob.

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Lambda and Borland C++
by Edson Tadeu 29 Jun '05

29 Jun '05

I've found a topic of 2 and a half years ago stating that the Lambda library was unusable in Borland C++. Now, in version 1.32.0, it continues unusable. The #inclusion of lambda.hpp itself triggers a lot of errors (nof_elems cannot be used without an object, etc...). There was a suggestion on using spirit/phoenix, but it also generates some errors in this compiler. So, my question again is: how to use Lambda functions or something equivalent in Borland C++? Thanks!

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