Hi,

how would I create a dub repository for a ready-to-use C binding + pre-compiled binaries?
Doesn't have to distinguish between platforms for now, but I would appreciate it nonetheless.

I aim to then simply reference it in my actual D project, preferably using dub ofc.

Thanks!

On 10/10/2013 2:12 AM, Sebastian Graf wrote:
> Hi,
>
> how would I create a dub repository for a ready-to-use C binding +
> pre-compiled binaries?
> Doesn't have to distinguish between platforms for now, but I would
> appreciate it nonetheless.
>
> I aim to then simply reference it in my actual D project, preferably
> using dub ofc.
>
> Thanks!

By "precompiled binaries" I assume you're referring to the C library. AFAIK, dub can't help you with that. dub is a build tool that can help you manage your source-level dependencies, but it's not a full on package manager. You'll have to package the binaries as a separate download. As for the rest, add a package.json and register at code.dlang.org.

On Wednesday, 9 October 2013 at 17:12:14 UTC, Sebastian Graf wrote:
> Hi,
>
> how would I create a dub repository for a ready-to-use C binding + pre-compiled binaries?
> Doesn't have to distinguish between platforms for now, but I would appreciate it nonetheless.
>
> I aim to then simply reference it in my actual D project, preferably using dub ofc.
>
> Thanks!

Take a look at copyFiles option. It copies files e.g. dll's into the bin directory when compiled. Although keep an option available in e.g. a subpackage that does not do this.

For more information on what dub can do look at http://code.dlang.org/package-format.

On Thursday, 10 October 2013 at 01:51:09 UTC, Rikki Cattermole wrote:
>
> Take a look at copyFiles option. It copies files e.g. dll's into the bin directory when compiled. Although keep an option available in e.g. a subpackage that does not do this.
>
> For more information on what dub can do look at http://code.dlang.org/package-format.

And how would I go about the import lib? I have to somehow feed it into the compiler, preferably automatically when referencing the (sub-)package.

Am 11.10.2013 11:25, schrieb Sebastian Graf:
> On Thursday, 10 October 2013 at 01:51:09 UTC, Rikki Cattermole wrote:
>>
>> Take a look at copyFiles option. It copies files e.g. dll's into the bin directory when compiled. Although keep an option available in e.g. a subpackage that does not do this.
>>
>> For more information on what dub can do look at http://code.dlang.org/package-format.
> 
> And how would I go about the import lib? I have to somehow feed it into the compiler, preferably automatically when referencing the (sub-)package.

Right now you have to use the "sourceFiles" field for that. Later it should be possible to set a library search path + library name instead. Example: https://github.com/s-ludwig/dlibgit/blob/master/package.json

On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 09:25:58 UTC, Sebastian Graf wrote:
> On Thursday, 10 October 2013 at 01:51:09 UTC, Rikki Cattermole wrote:
>>
>> Take a look at copyFiles option. It copies files e.g. dll's into the bin directory when compiled. Although keep an option available in e.g. a subpackage that does not do this.
>>
>> For more information on what dub can do look at http://code.dlang.org/package-format.
>
> And how would I go about the import lib? I have to somehow feed it into the compiler, preferably automatically when referencing the (sub-)package.

Nevermind, I'll see how far I get with dynamically loaded derelict binding.

On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 10:57:38 UTC, Sönke Ludwig wrote:
> Am 11.10.2013 11:25, schrieb Sebastian Graf:
>> On Thursday, 10 October 2013 at 01:51:09 UTC, Rikki Cattermole wrote:
>>>
>>> Take a look at copyFiles option. It copies files e.g. dll's into the
>>> bin directory when compiled. Although keep an option available in e.g.
>>> a subpackage that does not do this.
>>>
>>> For more information on what dub can do look at
>>> http://code.dlang.org/package-format.
>> 
>> And how would I go about the import lib? I have to somehow feed it into
>> the compiler, preferably automatically when referencing the (sub-)package.
>
> Right now you have to use the "sourceFiles" field for that. Later it
> should be possible to set a library search path + library name instead.
> Example: https://github.com/s-ludwig/dlibgit/blob/master/package.json

Thanks, that's what I do now for copying the libraries into the bin directory.

On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 10:57:56 UTC, Sebastian Graf wrote:
> On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 09:25:58 UTC, Sebastian Graf wrote:
>> On Thursday, 10 October 2013 at 01:51:09 UTC, Rikki Cattermole wrote:
>>>
>>> Take a look at copyFiles option. It copies files e.g. dll's into the bin directory when compiled. Although keep an option available in e.g. a subpackage that does not do this.
>>>
>>> For more information on what dub can do look at http://code.dlang.org/package-format.
>>
>> And how would I go about the import lib? I have to somehow feed it into the compiler, preferably automatically when referencing the (sub-)package.
>
> Nevermind, I'll see how far I get with dynamically loaded derelict binding.

This works surprisingly well. I uploaded my derelict binding on github: https://github.com/sgraf812/DerelictUdis86.git
Where else should I announce this?

Am 15.10.2013 22:11, schrieb Sebastian Graf:
> On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 10:57:56 UTC, Sebastian Graf wrote:
>> On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 09:25:58 UTC, Sebastian Graf wrote:
>>> On Thursday, 10 October 2013 at 01:51:09 UTC, Rikki Cattermole wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Take a look at copyFiles option. It copies files e.g. dll's into the
>>>> bin directory when compiled. Although keep an option available in
>>>> e.g. a subpackage that does not do this.
>>>>
>>>> For more information on what dub can do look at
>>>> http://code.dlang.org/package-format.
>>>
>>> And how would I go about the import lib? I have to somehow feed it
>>> into the compiler, preferably automatically when referencing the
>>> (sub-)package.
>>
>> Nevermind, I'll see how far I get with dynamically loaded derelict
>> binding.
>
> This works surprisingly well. I uploaded my derelict binding on github:
> https://github.com/sgraf812/DerelictUdis86.git
> Where else should I announce this?

Register an account on code.dlang.org and click on "Manage my packages" below the package list to add your repository (the UI is a bit crude right now but will be improved soon).