On Sun, 2010-08-15 at 23:32 +0200, Ralf Wildenhues wrote: > > # old fashioned suffix rule, portable > > .xcf.bmp: > > $(GIMP) -i -b '(xcf-bmp "$<" "$@")' -b '(gimp-quit 0)' > > > > Hey, maybe Automake hackers can riff off this thread in time for > > the next release... (or, "Would you like me to submit a patch?"). > > Yes, with a general example, please.
Note this is not enough: you also have to add these as prerequisites of the .SUFFIXES target. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paul D. Smith <psm...@gnu.org> Find some GNU make tips at: http://www.gnu.org http://make.mad-scientist.net "Please remain calm...I may be mad, but I am a professional." --Mad Scientist