Hajo Kirchhoff wrote:
John Torjo wrote:
Looks interesting. How does it compare with other such cross platform / meta make utilities such as CMake?
I guess I leave this comparison up to you. Just try using it...
Have you tried other meta make utilities such as CMake before creating your tool or are you leaving this up to me because you haven't had the chance to try CMake yet?
First of all, I simply don't like make tools - where you need to modify scripts by hand. What I wanted was simply a RAD tool, to make it extremely easy to build projects, and modify compiler settings. That's what I've hopefully provided. As for cmake, I took a look at it once, but I just don't like it (see above). And I haven't heard of bakefile before. I've taken a look at it, and from all the make programs, this is the clear winner. So if you want to use a make-like tool, by reading its docs, I'd certainly recommend it.
I am trying to decide on a build tool for the Lit Window Library and am considering bjam, cmake, bakefile and would just like to get an opinion about your tool before delving deeper into it. BTW, I need linux support
First of all, if you specifically want a make-clone, then Cross Builder is not for you. For starters, using Cross Builder, you manipulate settings from within the GUI - you never manipulate any script file manually.
as well as VC6++ and .NET project creation, meaning the tool should create .NET project/solution files rather than acting as a build tool.
For .net project creation, I do plan to offer such a feature, but in the distant future.
As far as I understand bjam, it does not (yet?) create .NET projects but compiles the sources directly. Am I wrong?
When do you expect to have linux support?
I hope within 6-12 months. Best, John -- John Torjo, Contributing editor, C/C++ Users Journal -- "Win32 GUI Generics" -- generics & GUI do mix, after all -- http://www.torjo.com/win32gui/ -- http://www.torjo.com/cb/ - Click, Build, Run!