Re: [Boost-build] custom generator can't get depends rule to work

From: John Reid (j.reid_at_[hidden])
Date: 2007-05-15 12:45:56

Vladimir Prus wrote:
> Then the right way is to write a dependency scanner that will
> catch this inclusion? Is inclusion syntax catchable by regexp?
Yes it is.

> Alternatively, you can use <dependency> feature, something like:
> 
>         whatever A : A.gl ;
>         whatever B : B.bl : <dependency>A ;
> 
> here, 'B' will be only built after 'A' is built.
This sounds straightforward I shall try this.

Thanks,
John.