VC++ 2005 Express can't generate nmake makefiles?
Hi,
we have a customized tool that can generate both VS solution and project file (.sln, .proj) as well as nmake makefile. It works well on VC++ 2005 professional edition, but fails to create nmake makefile in VC++ 2005 express edition.
I doubt that the express edition does not support nmake makefile generation out of the box and I search the VC++ Edition comparison but no relevant information is available. Will someone tell if my doubt is true, thanks.
Leo
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Leonard] at [2007-12-25]
It can generate make files as far as i know, certainly there is a "Makefile project" in the new project project wizard, and nmake.exe is included.
Does your tool generate the makefile via automation? perhaps there is some syntax change in the express edition?
 Leonard wrote: |
| I doubt that the express edition does not support nmake makefile generation out of the box and I search the VC++ Edition comparison but no relevant information is available. Will someone tell if my doubt is true, thanks. |
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VC++ 2005 Express Edition does not generate make files.
It can build using a makefile provided for a project, but it does not create or alter the makefile, it just uses it.
The solutions and projects of the VC++ 2005 Express Edition work with MSBuild.
- Dennis
PS: It doesn't support macros or automation either.
