Including Relevant Boost Libraries with C++ Source (Using Visual Studio)

Question

I have a project I\'m working on (for school) that I\'m digging into the Boost libraries for the solutions. I need some way to distribute the required Boost source code with

Answer 1

It depends on the library you're using. If you're using a header-only library (most of the boost libraries are, some notable exceptions are signals, serialisation and date/time) you can just copy those header files. Otherwise you'll need to copy the cpp files, too. My suggestion is to just include them into your project.

So, here's what you do: you remove the boost include path from your project settings (tool->options->projects and solutions->vc++ directories->include files). Try to compile. Look at which include fails. Copy that file from your boost directory to your project directory. Lather, rinse, repeat until your project compiles.

If you're using a library that requires .cpp files, you'll get an error at link time. Copy all .cpp files of the library you use to your project directory and add them all to your solution. Rebuild and cross fingers.

For a more detailed answer, please post which libraries you're using.