Re: [CMake] enable_language( ... OPTIONAL) causes error or second cmake run

Hi Alex, On second thought: the problem I encountered is somewhat different than the one described in issue #9220. The problem there is that the compiler name gcc whatever is interpreted as compiler gcc with an argument whatever. In my case I do not set a compiler from the command line. I use

[CMake] ExternalProject questions

Hi all I have a few questions concerning the new ExternalProject module (which, by the way is fantastic and really simplifies my code). 1. From my understanding of the ExternalProject_Add documentation, shouldn't INSTALL_DIR be passed on the configure-line as -

Re: [CMake] enable_language( ... OPTIONAL) causes error or second cmake run

On 2009-11-26 16:12+0100 Marcel Loose wrote: Hi Alex, On second thought: the problem I encountered is somewhat different than the one described in issue #9220. The problem there is that the compiler name gcc whatever is interpreted as compiler gcc with an argument whatever. In my case I do

Re: [CMake] ExternalProject questions

I have nothing to say for 1. and 2. but I also would like to see 3. in CMake. Currently I am patching some third_party sources to suit my needs and it would be easier for me if patch was added as an CMake -E command. I was considering making a feature request but since Michael has mentioned