Re: [Boost-users] Linking boost libraries under visual c++ 2008

From: Andreas Ries (andreasries_at_[hidden])
Date: 2008-04-06 15:04:16

Rainer Thaden schrieb:
> Hi,
>
>   
>> But when I try to link the regex example, visual studio looks for 
>> 'libboost-regex...'
>> but the file produced for that file is 'boost-regex...' without the lib 
>> prefix.
>> I don't know if this is a boost problem or a visual studio configuration 
>> problem.
>> Anyway, do you know how can I solve this problem and link libraries with 
>> visual studio?
>>     
>
> The files with "lib" prefix are static libraries whereas the ones 
> without "lib" are used for dynamic linking (DLLs).
> First decide, what you want to use, then build the appropriate files.
> with bjam use the option link=static or link=shared.
>   

Hi,
you could also use the bjam option
--build-type=complete
which worked pretty good for me using vs studio express 2008. With that 
option all possible dll's and static libraries should be built.
Andreas
> Have a look at
> http://www.codeproject.com/KB/tips/Building_boost_libraries.aspx
> That may help you.
>
> Regards,
>
> Rainer
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