Re: [Boost-build] Toolset information and version parameter

From: Vladimir Prus (ghost_at_[hidden])
Date: 2007-05-22 16:49:29

On Tuesday 22 May 2007 23:37, Edward Diener wrote:
> I found the information about available toolsets in the detail section 
> of the Boost documentation. I would like to recommend that this 
> information be linked to from the area of the Configuration topic after 
> the line explaining the 'using tool-name;' rule, else the user of Boost 
> Build has no idea where to look for toolset information.

This is a good idea. Thanks!

> My second question has still not been answered so I will repeat it 
> again. It regards the 'version' parameter of the 'using tool-name' rule.
> 
> If the version parameter can be in any form, what is its purpose ?

Generally, so that you can configure several version of a toolset, and
be able to request a particular version.

- Volodya