Re: [Boost-build] [BBv2] Patch, review needed - support of Microsoft .idl files for MSVC

From: Reece Dunn (msclrhd_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-11-16 16:59:11

Alexey Pakhunov wrote:
> Reece Dunn wrote:
>> Compiling this the first time compiles the IDL file, then builds the 
>> DLL. The next time, it just compiles the IDL file. Repeat.
> 
> Bad luck. It still works for me. :-) I attached a 'rabbit' project so 
> you will be able to play with it. What I have tried:
> 
> 1. I defined the feature <windows> at the very end of builtin.jam.
> 2. Created the project 'orig' (see the attached archive).
> 3. Compile it several times: 'bjam --v2'. Works.
> 4. Moved files around, renamed targets, etc. (See 'weird'). Still works.
> 5. Moved stuff in builtin.jam the beginning of the file. Works.
> 6. Now it is you turn. :-)

1.  Compile both samples and reproduce the problem.
2.  Revert my modified msvc.jam with the official (CVS) version + patch.
3.  Verified that this does not reproduce the problem.

Therefore: I broke it ;) Grrr... Arrrg!!

Anyway - your MIDL support isn't the problem :).

- Reece