Re: [Boost-build] linking with msvc cannot find .lib

From: Jurko Gospodnetić (jurko.gospodnetic_at_[hidden])
Date: 2008-06-06 02:43:17

   Hi Andrej.

> I am trying to port my application from Linux to
> Windows. I was able to compile boost and also my own
> project. Though, linking my executables gives errors
> like below; somehow it tries to find a .lib file
> instead of a .dll.

   Try using the --debug-building flag to see what properties Boost 
Build is applying to see if it is using your libraries as <link>static 
or <link>shared.

> Is this normal? Hope you can help. 

   No, it's not normal. :-) But in order to get more help, please trim 
this down a a small example reproducing the problem.

   Also, please state which Boost Build/Boost Jam version you're using...

   Best regards,
     Jurko Gospodnetić