Re: [Boost-build] intermediate directory control

Subject: Re: [Boost-build] intermediate directory control
From: George Georgiev (george.georgiev.sf_at_[hidden])
Date: 2012-05-12 21:41:16

Hi,

I will use it for sure. Looks straightforward from the usability point
of view too. I like it.

Thanks,
George

On Sat, May 12, 2012 at 6:29 PM, Steven Watanabe <watanabesj_at_[hidden]> wrote:
> AMDG
>
> On 05/12/2012 06:07 PM, George Georgiev wrote:
>> Is it possible I to supply my own hash function for the --hash option?
>> MD5 is OK for the CI, but I wish it is a little bit more human
>> friendly when I need to browse intermediate directory.
>>
>
> It isn't possible now, but it sounds like a great
> idea to me.  This issue comes up pretty often here.
>
> How does something like this look:
>
> project : requirements <location-property-path>@compute-property-path ;
>
> rule compute-property-path ( property-set )
> {
>    local p = [ $(property-set).as-path ] ;
>    # change p
>    return $(p) ;
> }
>
> This would also allow you to include/exclude
> any properties you want.
>
> Volodya?  If this seems reasonable I'll
> start implementing it.  It should be
> pretty straightforward.  (Obviously
> the property could use a better name.
> location-property-path is just the
> first thing that came to mind)
>
> In Christ,
> Steven Watanabe
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