[Boost-users] problems in compiling application using IBM XL C/C++ V12.1 and boost1.50.0

Subject: [Boost-users] problems in compiling application using IBM XL C/C++ V12.1 and boost1.50.0
From: Avi Bahra (avibahra_at_[hidden])
Date: 2012-08-30 09:53:15

I have used boost v12 and v11 compilers with boost 1.47 on
AIX rs6000, power6, power7. Having said that, you still need
to test each lib, for your needs.

I know the following compiled libs do work.
    serialisation,
    system
    date_time
    filesystem
    program_options
    serialization  ( but requires a patch)
    thread
    test variant
Also boost spirit is broken, but classic still works.( yes but really slow)

At some point in the future we will go to boost 1.51.

In my own experience, most times you can patch the
boost headers to make it work. It's well worth trying this
since there are  few users of AIX and boost.

-- 
Best regards,
Ta,
    Avi
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Hi All,
I am getting compilation errors when I try to build my application code
which includes some boost headers using IBM XL C/C++ compiler V12.1.
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"/opt/boost/include/boost/date_time/time_resolution_traits.hpp", line
71.21: 1540-0063 (S) The text "->" is unexpected.
"/opt/boost/include/boost/date_time/time_resolution_traits.hpp", line
135.33: 1540-0040 (S) The text "<" is unexpected.
"time_resolution_traits" may be undeclared or ambiguous.
"/opt/boost/include/boost/date_time/time_resolution_traits.hpp", line
136.33: 1540-0040 (S) The text "<" is unexpected.
"time_resolution_traits" may be undeclared or ambiguous.
"/opt/boost/include/boost/date_time/time_resolution_traits.hpp", line
137.33: 1540-0040 (S) The text "<" is unexpected.
"time_resolution_traits" may be undeclared or ambiguous.
"/opt/boost/include/boost/date_time/posix_time/posix_time_config.hpp",
line 40.44: 1540-0040 (S) The text "<" is unexpected.
"date_time::time_resolution_traits" may be undeclared or ambiguous.
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These errors seems come due to the fact that this version of compiler is
claimed to have more standard conformance than its predecessors.
I confirmed from boost release notes of boost 1.50.0 that V12. of XL
C/C++ supports this boost version. But still I encountered above errors.
Should I use an older version of XL C/C++ compiler so that such errors
can be avoided ?
Does anybody encountered similar issues ?
I am completely stuck at this point and would greatly appreciate any
ideas to understand and resolve this.
Thanks,
Pravar