How to compile boost with -g debug flag?

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I want to recompile our boost library, but with the -g, debugging flag enabled. I've been reading and see that we build boost with jam. While I know make very well, jam has always eluded me and my frustration is mounting.

I fond the properties `cxxflags` and `cflags`, that looks like what i want to do... trying that now. — John Rocha, Mar 14 '12 at 20:44

score 9 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 14 '12 at 21:37

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Sorry. I know answering your own question is distasteful, but I was able to figure this out shortly after posting. the cxxflags and cflags properties are what I need to use, as outlined at: http://www.boost.org/boost-build2/doc/html/bbv2/overview/invocation.html under the PROPERTIES sectin.

answered Mar 14 '12 at 21:37

John Rocha

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On the contrary, answering your own questions is just fine. – John Carter Mar 14 '12 at 21:44
See http://meta.stackexchange.com/questions/17463/can-i-answer-my-own-questions-even-those-where-i-knew-the-answer-before-asking – John Carter Mar 14 '12 at 21:46
@PlasmaHH Reading the extended fine manual. The normal build instructions didn't have it.. but then again, it *IS* labeled quick start. – John Rocha Mar 14 '12 at 22:06

How to compile boost with -g debug flag?

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