Stephen Kelly wrote:

> Aurélien Gâteau wrote:
> 
>> I defined a custom command to generate the .json
> 
> Why a custom target? Wouldn't it make sense to generate the json file at
> CMake-configure time using execute_process? The desktop file is not
> generated.

I think it would be better to be able to define a custom target so that
the .json file is regenerated when the .desktop is modified.

Having said so, generating the .json file at cmake-configure time could be
a good workaround for now.

> 
> If that is possible, it 'makes the problem go away'.
> 
> However, I think there is something to be said for being able to specify
> dependencies of the autogen target. That's something for the -developers
> list though. I've pushed a commit for testing and review:
> 
>  http://cmake.org/gitweb?p=cmake.git;a=commitdiff;h=ae016fa8a

Thanks, how would one make use of this change if it gets in?

Aurélien

--

Powered by www.kitware.com

Please keep messages on-topic and check the CMake FAQ at: 
http://www.cmake.org/Wiki/CMake_FAQ

Kitware offers various services to support the CMake community. For more 
information on each offering, please visit:

CMake Support: http://cmake.org/cmake/help/support.html
CMake Consulting: http://cmake.org/cmake/help/consulting.html
CMake Training Courses: http://cmake.org/cmake/help/training.html

Visit other Kitware open-source projects at 
http://www.kitware.com/opensource/opensource.html

Follow this link to subscribe/unsubscribe:
http://www.cmake.org/mailman/listinfo/cmake

Reply via email to