Re: [Boost-build] -ftemplate-depth

From: Jurko Gospodnetić (jurko.gospodnetic_at_[hidden])
Date: 2008-07-19 04:54:11

   Hi.

>   As this gcc parameter seems to be hardcoded in the gcc toolset's 
> (gcc.jam) compile.c++ action code I do not believe there is a way for 
> you to change it without changing the toolset itself.
> 
>   I guess this should be made into a built feature. Then you cuold do 
> the following ': requirements <toolset>gcc:<template-depth>300'. I can 
> do this but I need to know some information first.
> 
>   1. Should this feature be implicit? Other ways to read this question:
>   * Can it cause link-time incompatibilities?
>   * Does it make a difference which of the two correctly built object 
> files you include in your project in case they have been built with 
> different template-depth property values.
>   * Should Boost Build create a separate build folder for each template 
> depth value.
> 
>   2. What are the valid values for this feature?
> 
>   3. Anyone else have any ideas on how to solve this problem better/'in 
> a more generic manner'?

   Since there has been no reply I'm leaving this issue as it is until 
someone can provide more information on how the requested feature should 
behave.

   Best regards,
     Jurko Gospodnetić