Re: Makefile with a function in dependency side

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From: Walter Encinas
Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 12:10

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Paul,

"Paul D. Smith" <psmith@gnu.org> wrote in message 
>   we> I need to build a makefile with a make rule that uses a function
>   we> result as a dependency.
> 
> You can't.

	For the sake of curiosity, is any intrinsic reason why make doesn't
have this feature?

> Your only option is to use GNU make's auto-re-exec feature to generate a
> dynamic makefile: write a rule that generates a makefile containing the
> information you need (so you have the full power of the shell to create
> it). 

	It will work. Thanks

				Walter

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