LIBXML2 build system for Win32 README ------------------------------------In this folder are stored all the files required

to compile LIBXML2 with win32 compilers. Bakefile (http://bakefile.sourceforge.net) is used as makefile generator. Supported makefiles: - makefile.vc for - makefile.bcc for - makefile.wat for - makefile.gcc for - all DSP & DSW for IK) Microsoft NMAKE Borland MAKE OpenWatcom MAKE MinGW MINGW32-MAKE Microsoft VisualC++ 6.0 (can be used also with VS.NET AFA

This readme is organized as: 1.0 HOWTO compile LIBXML2 using makefiles the library using *command-line* 1.1 HOWTO compile LIBXML2 using an IDE the library using an *IDE* 1.2 HOWTO regenerate makefiles for LIBXML2 lopers/advanced users

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If you just want to compile the library (and the test programs) you should defi nitely avoid the section 1.1 and focus on the 1.0.

1.0 HOWTO compile LIBXML2 using makefiles ----------------------------------------Choose your preferred compiler among those actually supported (see above) and t hen run mycompilermake -fmakefile.makefileext [options] for a full list of the available options you should open with a notepad (or som ething like that) the makefile you want to use; at the beginning you should see a section which s tarts as: # ------------------------------------------------------------------------# These are configurable options: # ------------------------------------------------------------------------here you can find all the options actually used by that makefile. They can be customized when running the makefile writing something like: nmake -fmakefile.vc BUILD=release mingw32-make -fmakefile.gcc BUILD=debug ICONV_DIR=c:\myiconv or they can be permanently changed modifying the makefile. That's all: for any problem/compile-error/suggestion, write to frm@users.sourceforge.net with the word "libxml2" in the subject.

1.1 HOWTO compile LIBXML2 using an IDE -------------------------------------Actually only the Microsoft VisualC++ 6.0 project files are generated. In future other Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) will be supported as well. With MSVC++ 6.0, you should open the DSW file and then set as the active projec t the "libxml2" project, if you want to build the library or one of the test projects if you want to run them. Using the command "Build->Set Active Configuration" you can choose one of the p redefined configuration.

1.2 HOWTO regenerate makefiles for LIBXML2 -----------------------------------------Be sure to have installed Bakefile (http://bakefile.sourceforge.net). Just run the "bakefile_gen" command inside the folder containing the "libxml2.b kl" file. NOTE: if you want to remove all the makefiles, you can use the "bakefile_gen -c " command. The template files used to generate all makefiles are only two: - libxml2.bkl (the main one) - Bakefiles.bkgen All the other files can be dinamically regenerated.

If you have problems with the compilation of LIBXML2 under windows (using one o f the supported compiler) please write to: Francesco Montorsi <frm@users.sourceforge.net>