Re: Dynamic runtime required for Python static lib?

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-01-07 09:11:24

"neurosion" <neurosion_at_[hidden]> writes:

> When building from a recent Boost CVS with the CodeWarrior 8.3 
> toolset, I received the following error:
>
> <@boost!libs!python!build>libboost_python.lib requires <runtime-
> link>dynamic, skipping requested build configuration(s) <runtime-
> link>static.
>
> This is unfortunate, since the static runtime edition of 
> libboost_python.lib is exactly what I want. More perplexing is that 
> the most recent CVS no longer attempts this build configuration. I 
> still get a similar message when I try to force a build with the 
> static runtime ("skipping <@boost!libs!python!build>boost_python.dll 
> due to incompatible build requirements <runtime-link>dynamic").
>
> Can anyone shed some light on why CodeWarrior's dynamic runtime is a 
> requirement for the static lib?

I no longer remember, but you could find out by removing the line
which reads:

<runtime-link>dynamic

from tools/build/v1/python.jam

and then running "bjam test" in libs/python/test. If no tests fail,
I'll be happy to lift the requirement ;->

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