[Boost-build] A few questions

Subject: [Boost-build] A few questions
From: Ryan Gonzalez (rymg19_at_[hidden])
Date: 2015-03-12 14:43:55

Hello,

I have a few questions about using Boost.Build. I know they sound kind of
weird, but I can guarantee that I'm not trying to blow anything up. :)

1) Is it possible to run the command to compile a program on-the-spot, i.e.
skip the meta-target phase for this particular target? This is the question
I said would sound weird. See, I'm trying to run a "compile test"; if a
source file compiles (and, in some cases, runs), then one thing is
executed, otherwise another is executed.

2) Is it possible to use two different toolsets in one proejct? I've
encountered this problem in cross-compiling. Sometimes, you're trying to
cross-compile a program. However, the program builds certain utilities that
need to be executed during the build. Therefore, the stuff that's needed
for the build needs to be compiled with the "host" C++ compiler, and the
stuff that's going to be run on the target platform needs to compiled with
the "target" C++ compiler.

I'm trying to avoid using stuff like CMake because I'm not keen on macro
languages. I don't like autotools, either (just read my signature).

Also, thanks in advance!

-- 
Ryan
[ERROR]: Your autotools build scripts are 200 lines longer than your
program. Something’s wrong.
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