Re: [Boost-build] BUMPITTY BUMP: [git] genrating forward headers

Subject: Re: [Boost-build] BUMPITTY BUMP: [git] genrating forward headers
From: Vladimir Prus (ghost_at_[hidden])
Date: 2013-08-21 14:43:30

On 21.08.2013 10:42, Bjørn Roald wrote:
> On 08/21/2013 06:24 AM, Dave Abrahams wrote:
>
>> Okay, thanks for replying.  Can one of you explain the problem that needs
>> to be solved so that perhaps someone else can solve it?
>
> I think this thread mostly contain what is needed starting with Stevens post 08/01/2013.
>
> The fact that we need to disable everything that is specific for the modularized layout when building in the monolithic layout complicates
> the process of proceeding.  I imagine that some test may be used as a config step that allow new or changed rules to be conditioned or
> targets to be disabled.
>
> There are changes that may need to be done as changes in library specific jam files, these seem to be very few and could probably be
> modified so they work in both layouts.
>
> I _may_ be able to spend some time this weekend, but no promise. Nevertheless, I really need advice as to best way to proceed as my b2
> hacking is not even close to being based on b2 knowledge.

I _may_ be able to help with anything that is core b2 or building boost. Unfortunately, I totally lost track of git conversion so
you would have to educate me as to what problems need solving (or ask specific questions).

- Volodya