Re: [jamboost] Re: Problems using Boost Build examples

From: Vladimir Prus (ghost_at_[hidden])
Date: 2003-11-03 03:33:12

Hi Martin,

> OK, after inserting "using msvc" it can build the example.
> The environment settings in JAM_TOOLSET and MSVCDIR are no longer relevant?

Right. In fact, they are not relevant even for Boost.Build V1.

> Another question: It finds several MSVC installations:
>
> warning: toolset msvc initialization:
> warning: several msvc installations found.
> e:\vs2003\vc7\bin e:\program files\microsoft visual studio .net\vc7\bin
> e:\vc6\bin
> warning: using the one in e:\vs2003\vc7\bin.
>
> How can I force it to use "e:\vc6\bin" ?

Easy. Run "bjam --help msvc.init". There's an example in the output ;-)

HTH,
Volodya