Hi David, > the rules regarding single executable haven't changed, to my knowledge. > > I actually can't see anything in the rules that states you can't have > multiple executables, but it is a requirement to pass through the > rpmvalidator. If it's a requirement, I'm thinking it would be helpful to > make this explicit in the FAQ (which is the closest thing I'm aware of > to a stated set of rules). >
You are probably right, but I haven't checked the text of the rules recently. They may "hide" it behind that you are expected to have your exe be called harbour-something and only that way. > That particular problem was solved for my case by writing a wrapper and > > called either QML main or the main I wanted to use from Valhalla > > (https://github.com/rinigus/osmscout-server-route/blob/ > master/src/harbour-osmscout-server-module-route.cpp#L19). > > Just so I'm clear, for your workaround you joined the two code bases at > compile time? > Yes, exactly this way Unfortunately that won't work in my case, because I have my programme > (C++) calling a Perl programme, which then calls another (C-complied) > executable. It's possible using Perl would be reason enough to reject > from Harbour, but one step at a time! The issue of multiple executables > seems more fundamental to me. > > > This solution would work, but its a touch harder to maintain. In the > > end, its up to you whether you want to have the app in the harbour or > > not. After all, its your decision. However, I would suggest to consider > > distribution via OpenRepos and not waste too much time for working > > around Harbour rules. > > Ultimately, I agree it's much simpler to release through OpenRepos (I'm > already doing this in fact), and I can appreciate the frustration for > you of having to pull your app later. At least you achieved it, even f > just temporarily. Getting something into Harbour is an important life > goal for me ;) > I understand, its a sport in the beginning. There is a simpler solution - you can always release a fart app for getting into the store :) Cheers, Rinigus
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