[CMake] Suggestion for CMake script

Jorgen Bodde (email lists) solidstl at xs4all.nl
Tue Mar 28 09:25:10 EST 2006


Hi all,

To make the Cmake script more consistent, I would suggest a minor change 
(that can coexist next to the original one). If you define a project 
like this

PROJECT(SOMENAME)

then the SOMENAME_SOURCE_DIR and SOMENAME_BINARY_DIR come into play. I 
find it hard to distinguish those 'auto generated' variables from own 
variables or even find variables. What if the format would be this?

SOMENAME.SOURCE_DIR and SOMENAME.BINARY_DIR  ??

Now it is more clear (from an understanding point of view) that 
SOURCE_DIR and BINARY_DIR are actually properties of the project SOMEDIR 
(everybody who develops code understands this I guess)

When parsing a variable, the . and _ can coexist, it could be a matter 
of preference or a smooth transition.

My two cents,
- Jorgen


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