referencing a project template, instead of copying it

[rodrigo.canellas]

Hi,

I think project templates a great idea!

However, can I create a project based on a template, but referencing the project template, instead of copying it?

I would like to do that because if later I decide to change or add stuff to the project template, these changes would automatically reflect in the created project.

Is it possible?

Thanks!

[thomas]

This is not possible under the present build system release, and will not likely be.

Similar (but not identical) functionality is planned and will likely be implemented in the next release of the build system.

[rodrigo.canellas]

Thomas,

When you say "next release", do you have any idea of date?

Thanks!

[thomas]

No date.

[Game_Ender]

Is there a branch of the code base in SVN where the new build system is being developer? (Or some design docs possibly)

Also, any plans on making it not require a running X server/windows manager?

[thomas]

There are no design docs. Some rather dated code is in a separate branch, but it's not up to date.

As for running without X/Windows, the build system only requires a window manager for the log output. The present svn version of Code::Blocks already contains a working logging facility that is independent of the presence of a window manager.