%% <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: >> You can do this in the next version of GNU make. There is a >> feature which allows you to declare a dependency for ordering >> purposes only, but which doesn't impact the rebuild/don't rebuild >> decision (the update time is ignored).
b> Cool. :) Does it build the target if it doesn't exist at all? Yes. Basically it processes the order-only prerequisite as it would any other, but then after it's complete make doesn't check that prerequisite when deciding whether to build the target. b> Will you also be able get to the -r effect from inside the Makefile? No, that's not in this release. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paul D. Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Find some GNU make tips at: http://www.gnu.org http://make.paulandlesley.org "Please remain calm...I may be mad, but I am a professional." --Mad Scientist _______________________________________________ Bug-make mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/bug-make
