Re: [Boost-build] [bbv2] depending on boost libs ??

From: Motonari Ito (motonari_at_[hidden])
Date: 2006-03-25 15:49:58

Hi,

>Would simply like to build an exe that depends on the external pre-built
>boost thread library.

I had the same problem, and found three solutions depends on the 
requirements.

1. When you have a whole boost libraries with sources downloaded from 
boost.org:

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use-project /boost : C:/boost_1_33_1 ;
exe foo :
         foo.c
         /boost/thread//boost_thread
;
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It compiles boost libraries "on demand" based on the current variant 
(release/debug, static/shared, etc). It is very convenient, but maybe 
does not fit in your case.

2. When you have a prebuilt boost thread library for the specifc build 
variant. Assume you have:
C:\lib\libboost_thread-vc71-mt-s.lib

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lib boost_thread : : <file>C:\lib\libboost_thread-vc71-mt-s.lib ;
exe foo :
         foo.c
         boost_thread
;
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3. When you have prebuilt boost thread libraries for many build variants, 
and want to select correct one for the current build variant.

I don't know the best solution, but I ended up with writing library 
selection code by myself.

Assume you have boost libraries at C:/TOOLS/boost_1_33_0/stage/lib, I'm 
attaching my solution.

Unfortunately, it works only for windows platform so far. It should not 
be a big deal to extend it to other platform, though.

Thank you.