lwinkenb
asked on
question about autoconf
I've written a package that uses autoconf, and automake. I am having trouble figuring out how to set my log file for the program though. I want the program to use the --localstatedir as the log directory.
How do I make the command
%make install
create the localstatedir, and how can I make my program use that for the log directory?
How do I make the command
%make install
create the localstatedir, and how can I make my program use that for the log directory?
Last Comment
Axter
Modify your make file so that the link command includes the "--localstatedir" option.
ASKER CERTIFIED SOLUTION
THIS SOLUTION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS.
View this solution by signing up for a free trial.
Members can start a 7-Day free trial and enjoy unlimited access to the platform.
ASKER
Thanks, that works for accessing the localstatedir from my program. Now do I make sure the directory is created when the user runs 'make install'?
not sure if it's the best solution, but a local install hook should do.
in your Makefile.am:
install-data-local:
$(mkinstalldirs) $(localstatedir)
in your Makefile.am:
install-data-local:
$(mkinstalldirs) $(localstatedir)
ASKER
Thanks for your help
C++
C++ is an intermediate-level general-purpose programming language, not to be confused with C or C#. It was developed as a set of extensions to the C programming language to improve type-safety and add support for automatic resource management, object-orientation, generic programming, and exception handling, among other features.
58K
Questions
--
Followers
--
Top Experts
Get a personalized solution from industry experts
TRUSTED BY
