Hi,

Your a legend! I have wanted to do this for ages but been too lazy ;) I will 
have a look at it further soon hopefully. It will probably need to zap tabs 
and change hierarchy (to org.apache.tools.ant.taskdefs.optional.cc). Any ways 
it looks like you have put a lot of work into that - thanks ;)

On Tue, 19 Jun 2001 14:12, Adam Murdoch wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Attached are two tasks to compile and link C/C++.
>
> The <cc> task compiles a set of source files, taking care of things like
> header file dependencies.  It also provides a cross-platform way of
> specifying things like enabling debug, setting the include search path, and
> defining preprocessor macros.
>
> The <link> task links a set of object files and libraries into an
> executable file, a shared library (DLL) or a static library.  It takes care
> of things like the OS-specific naming convention for executables and
> libraries and such.  Again, it provides a cross-platform way of specifying
> things like the library search path.
>
> See the docs included in the attachment for more info.
>
> These tasks are intended to provide a cross-platform way to compile and
> link C/C++.  They give the build writer some control over simple but common
> aspects of the build.  They are not intended to be a complete solution for
> building complex C apps.  But we can work towards that, perhaps.  Let's put
> the make vs. ant argument to bed for good!
>
> Some current limitations:
>
> * The tasks only know how to drive the GCC and Microsoft Visual C++
> compilers and linkers.
>
> * The tasks only understand the naming conventions for Windows and
> UNIX-like OSes.  Appologies to those on other platforms.
>
> * The <link> task doesn't check the last-modified time of libraries when
> deciding whether to invoke the linker or not.
>
> * They're not as extensible as I'd like.
>
> I've used these tasks successfully on Win2K using both VC++ 6.0 and MinGW
> 1.0, and on Redhat 7.1.  Your mileage on other platforms may vary.  The
> tasks work under the ant 1.3 release, and the 1.4 alpha.
>
> The tasks are pretty raw.  I've got some time up my sleeve ATM to tidy them
> up some.  One of the things I'd like to add is support for more
> compilers/linkers.  Unfortunately I don't have access to anything other
> than Win2K and various Linuxes.  So, send me the details of your favourite
> compile toolset and I'll add them.
>
> I'd also like allow the build writer to be able to add their own compiler
> definitions.  Possibly by adding <ccompilerdef> and <linkerdef> data types.
>
>
> Adam

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Cheers,

Pete

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