%% Bradford Castalia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: bc> In the "Target-specific Variable Values" section of the gmake manual (http://www.gnu.org/manual/make-3.79.1/html_node/make_70.html#SEC69) bc> it is noted that " when you define a target-specific variable, that bc> variable value is also in effect for all prerequisites of this target".
Yes. bc> However, this does not work for built-in rules, as is demonstrated by bc> the following example: No; you are greatly misinterpreting the results you're seeing :). bc> # Example Makefile bc> try: OBJECT = try.o bc> try: $(OBJECT) This won't work. You cannot use target-specific variables in the prerequisites list, they are _ONLY_ available within the command script (just like automatic variables). From the manual, section _Target-Specific Variable Values_: As with automatic variables, these values are only available within the context of a target's command script (and in other target-specific assignments). -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paul D. Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Find some GNU make tips at: http://www.gnu.org http://www.paulandlesley.org/gmake/ "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
