Re: [Boost-users] boost compilation error on MSVS 2010

Subject: Re: [Boost-users] boost compilation error on MSVS 2010
From: Igor R (boost.lists_at_[hidden])
Date: 2012-07-10 04:29:13

> I have tried to compile boost-libraries and I have trouble with
> compileation.
>
> Try number #1:
>
> g:\Projects\boost_1_50_0>bootstrap.bat 1>stdout.txt 2> stderr.txt
> g:\Projects\boost_1_50_0\tools\build\v2\engine>
>
> stdout.txt:
> Building Boost.Build engine
>
> stderr.txt:
> \Microsoft was unexpected at this time.
>
> bootstrap.log:
> Setting environment for using Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 x86 tools.
>
> Try number #2:
>
> g:\Projects\boost_1_50_0>bootstrap.bat toolset=msvc 1>stdout.txt
> 2>stderr.txt
> g:\Projects\boost_1_50_0>
>
> stdout.txt:
> Building Boost.Build engine
>
> Failed to build Boost.Build engine.
> Please consult bootstrap.log for furter diagnostics.
>
> You can try to obtain a prebuilt binary from
>
>    http://sf.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=7586&package_id=72941
>
> Also, you can file an issue at http://svn.boost.org
> Please attach bootstrap.log in that case.
>
> stderr.txt: - this file is empty
>
> bootstrap.txt:
> ###
> ### "Unknown toolset: toolset"
> ###
> ### You can specify the toolset as the argument, i.e.:
> ###     .\build.bat msvc
> ###
> ### Toolsets supported by this script are: borland, como, gcc, gcc-nocygwin,
> ###     intel-win32, metrowerks, mingw, msvc, vc7, vc8, vc9, vc10, vc11
> ###
>
> What can I do?

Do you run this batch from "Visual Studio Command Prompt"?