[PATCH v3] new option: object-shortname

2016-08-29 Thread Thomas Martitz
This option is intended to be used in conjunction with subdir-objects and Automake-time substitutions for included makefile fragments (%C%, %D%). Enabling the option shortens the file name of object files such that the prefix derived (after canonicalization) from the path is not included. Enabl

Re: [PATCH v2] new option: object-shortname

2016-08-29 Thread Paul Eggert
Some minor comments: + - This option affects the file name automake uses for object files. + +Enabling the option shortens the file name such that the prefix +derived (after canonicalization) from the path is not included. For +instance, it is always foo-foo.o regardless of the path

[PATCH v2] new option: object-shortname

2016-08-29 Thread Thomas Martitz
This option is intended to be used in conjunction with subdir-objects and Automake-time substitutions for included makefile fragments (%C%, %D%). Enabling the option shortens the file name of object files such that the prefix derived (after canonicalization) from the path is not included. Enabl

Re: [PATCH] new option: object-shortname

2016-08-29 Thread Thomas Martitz
Am 29.08.2016 um 04:17 schrieb Paul Eggert: Have you looked at the similar change that is planned for Automake 1.16? To build that, you can do this: I've looked previously but haven't found anything helpful. But perhaps I overlooked. I'll check again but can you give me a hint at which change