%% Manoj Srivastava <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: ms> The value of the `make' variable `VPATH' specifies a list of ms> directories that `make' should search. Most often, the directories are ms> expected to contain prerequisite files that are not in the current ms> directory; however, `VPATH' specifies a search list that `make' applies ms> for all files, including files which are targets of rules.
ms> I think the implicit assumption is that the "all files" refers ms> to all prerequisites, and does not apply to, say, included makefiles ms> by the include directive (where VPATH does not apply). ms> I suggest: ms> `VPATH' specifies a search list that `make' applies for all ms> prerequisite files, including files which are targets of rules. I reworded this paragraph to be more clear. This change will be available in the next release of GNU make. Thanks for your report! -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
