Install my compiled libs in the system to be used by an executable

Question

Hi!

I am using Xcode and, after some struggling, it is compiling my dynamic libraries okie dokie for now.

My kinda-problem now is that I need to use those libs with another project, that is an executable.

I would like that Xcode, after compiling my libs, copy them to the executable folder, or, better, copy the libs to a system directory, where they would be loaded without having to compile(thus copying) the libs over again

There is a Install Directory in the project's settings, the default is /usr/local/lib, but I don't even have a folder called local at /usr (I tried to reach it through the terminal), so I guess this isn't working at all...

any help is appreciated!

Thanks,
Jonathan

Answer 1

Perhaps the "Copy Files" build phase can do this for you. Select "Absolute Path" and then maybe "only when installing".

Ah, so here's the documentation you want (first section after intro, "Build Locations"):

http://developer.apple.com/mac/library/documentation/DeveloperTools/Conceptual/XcodeProjectManagement/210-Building_Products/building.html

Though if you want the libraries installed in the "install location" even when doing debug builds, then the "Copy Files" build phase might end up being better.

Haven't done this myself but those are the things that come to mind directly.