import-libraries

How to see what g++ command-lines Boost.Build invokes (1.33.1)

Hi, I'm scratching my head, trying to figure out why the import libraries are not generated when I build the Boost libraries on my machine. More specifically, building the DLLs works fine, but where I would previously (i.e. before I reinstalled my machine) generate the import libraries correctly. Some specs: Boost 1.33.1 g++ 4.3.3 TD...

Determining existence of DLL before using it

Using Visual C++ 2008 Express Edition. I'm linking my application with an import library (.lib) for a DLL that might or might not be present on the target system. Before you ask: I cannot distribute the DLL with my application. If the DLL is not present, as soon as I call a function from the DLL (but not sooner!), I get a message like ...

How do I disable the generation of an import library?

I'm creating a COM DLL in Visual Studio. The linker generates an import library for the DLL. I don't need the import library. Is there any way to tell the linker not to generate it? ...