Re: [jamboost] Two problems with msvc

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2003-03-06 12:25:35

Vladimir Prus <ghost_at_[hidden]> writes:

> David Abrahams wrote:
>
>> OK, I fixed that and got past dependency_test. However, it appears
>> that the problem with setup not getting called for the MSVC link
>> command is back. You can see it yourself by doing
>>
>> bjam -n msvc-6.5
>>
>> in the direct-request-test directory.
>
> Fixed, but can't commit due to repository being locked. However, you can 
> easily fix the problem yourself in your local copy.
>
> 1. Change line 590 of virtual-targets.jam (where set-target-variables are 
> called) to pass *all* actual targets to set-target-variables
>
> 2. Adjust the parameter list for set-target-variables to accept several 
> targets.

Actually I tried to do just that yesterday, but I messed it up and
was seeing unexplicable results. I gave up confused. Now works.

-- 
Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
www.boost-consulting.com