Re: [V2] Need help writing toolset that generates CPP files

From: Christopher Currie (Christopher_at_[hidden])
Date: 2003-11-03 10:45:24

Vladimir Prus wrote:

> The solution, I think, it to avoid the generators and create the targets 
> directory, by deriving a class from 'basic-target' class and overriding it's 
> 'construct' method. The construct method will create targets and action, set 
> something like 'objlink.link' as rule for action, and define the 'link' 
> action.
> 
> You can pass the list of sources to create to the constructor of this class, 
> and then use the names in 'construct'.
> 
> The 'make.jam' module gives a reasonable example, in fact, it only differs by 
> the fact that it can't produce several files. 

I *think* I follow what you're suggesting. Looking at 'make.jam' 
definitely gives me ideas.

> BTW, I recall you was planning to write a tutorial on creating main target 
> class, so you might know everything already? 

I'd hardly say I know everything; as I recall, someone had asked the 
question about how to make main target rules, and I had just started 
work on this particular problem, so I hoped to post a walkthrough based 
on my experiences. I still plan to do so, once I get this working to my 
satisfaction; my efforts had been on the back burner until recently.

Thanks for your help, I'll bug you if I get stuck again.

Christopher