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-rw-r--r--Help/command/add_executable.rst18
-rw-r--r--Help/command/add_library.rst14
-rw-r--r--Help/command/file.rst25
-rw-r--r--Help/command/target_compile_definitions.rst7
-rw-r--r--Help/command/target_compile_features.rst9
-rw-r--r--Help/command/target_compile_options.rst11
-rw-r--r--Help/command/target_include_directories.rst8
-rw-r--r--Help/command/target_link_libraries.rst3
-rw-r--r--Help/command/target_sources.rst7
9 files changed, 69 insertions, 33 deletions
diff --git a/Help/command/add_executable.rst b/Help/command/add_executable.rst
index c088796..c7a30d7 100644
--- a/Help/command/add_executable.rst
+++ b/Help/command/add_executable.rst
@@ -7,14 +7,15 @@ Add an executable to the project using the specified source files.
add_executable(<name> [WIN32] [MACOSX_BUNDLE]
[EXCLUDE_FROM_ALL]
- source1 [source2 ...])
+ [source1] [source2 ...])
Adds an executable target called ``<name>`` to be built from the source
-files listed in the command invocation. The ``<name>`` corresponds to the
-logical target name and must be globally unique within a project. The
-actual file name of the executable built is constructed based on
-conventions of the native platform (such as ``<name>.exe`` or just
-``<name>``).
+files listed in the command invocation. (The source files can be omitted
+here if they are added later using :command:`target_sources`.) The
+``<name>`` corresponds to the logical target name and must be globally
+unique within a project. The actual file name of the executable built is
+constructed based on conventions of the native platform (such as
+``<name>.exe`` or just ``<name>``).
By default the executable file will be created in the build tree
directory corresponding to the source tree directory in which the
@@ -73,8 +74,9 @@ properties for more information.
Creates an :ref:`Alias Target <Alias Targets>`, such that ``<name>`` can
be used to refer to ``<target>`` in subsequent commands. The ``<name>``
does not appear in the generated buildsystem as a make target. The
-``<target>`` may not be an :ref:`Imported Target <Imported Targets>` or an
-``ALIAS``. ``ALIAS`` targets can be used as targets to read properties
+``<target>`` may not be a non-``GLOBAL``
+:ref:`Imported Target <Imported Targets>` or an ``ALIAS``.
+``ALIAS`` targets can be used as targets to read properties
from, executables for custom commands and custom targets. They can also be
tested for existence with the regular :command:`if(TARGET)` subcommand.
The ``<name>`` may not be used to modify properties of ``<target>``, that
diff --git a/Help/command/add_library.rst b/Help/command/add_library.rst
index de5335e..4e85d8c 100644
--- a/Help/command/add_library.rst
+++ b/Help/command/add_library.rst
@@ -14,13 +14,14 @@ Normal Libraries
add_library(<name> [STATIC | SHARED | MODULE]
[EXCLUDE_FROM_ALL]
- source1 [source2 ...])
+ [source1] [source2 ...])
Adds a library target called ``<name>`` to be built from the source files
-listed in the command invocation. The ``<name>`` corresponds to the
-logical target name and must be globally unique within a project. The
-actual file name of the library built is constructed based on
-conventions of the native platform (such as ``lib<name>.a`` or
+listed in the command invocation. (The source files can be omitted here
+if they are added later using :command:`target_sources`.) The ``<name>``
+corresponds to the logical target name and must be globally unique within
+a project. The actual file name of the library built is constructed based
+on conventions of the native platform (such as ``lib<name>.a`` or
``<name>.lib``).
``STATIC``, ``SHARED``, or ``MODULE`` may be given to specify the type of
@@ -124,7 +125,8 @@ Alias Libraries
Creates an :ref:`Alias Target <Alias Targets>`, such that ``<name>`` can be
used to refer to ``<target>`` in subsequent commands. The ``<name>`` does
not appear in the generated buildsystem as a make target. The ``<target>``
-may not be an :ref:`Imported Target <Imported Targets>` or an ``ALIAS``.
+may not be a non-``GLOBAL`` :ref:`Imported Target <Imported Targets>` or an
+``ALIAS``.
``ALIAS`` targets can be used as linkable targets and as targets to
read properties from. They can also be tested for existence with the
regular :command:`if(TARGET)` subcommand. The ``<name>`` may not be used
diff --git a/Help/command/file.rst b/Help/command/file.rst
index edccac5..4d4ebb4 100644
--- a/Help/command/file.rst
+++ b/Help/command/file.rst
@@ -232,6 +232,31 @@ Options to both ``DOWNLOAD`` and ``UPLOAD`` are:
``HTTPHEADER <HTTP-header>``
HTTP header for operation. Suboption can be repeated several times.
+``NETRC <level>``
+ Specify whether the .netrc file is to be used for operation. If this
+ option is not specified, the value of the ``CMAKE_NETRC`` variable
+ will be used instead.
+ Valid levels are:
+
+ ``IGNORED``
+ The .netrc file is ignored.
+ This is the default.
+ ``OPTIONAL``
+ The .netrc file is optional, and information in the URL is preferred.
+ The file will be scanned to find which ever information is not specified
+ in the URL.
+ ``REQUIRED``
+ The .netrc file is required, and information in the URL is ignored.
+
+``NETRC_FILE <file>``
+ Specify an alternative .netrc file to the one in your home directory,
+ if the ``NETRC`` level is ``OPTIONAL`` or ``REQUIRED``. If this option
+ is not specified, the value of the ``CMAKE_NETRC_FILE`` variable will
+ be used instead.
+
+If neither ``NETRC`` option is given CMake will check variables
+``CMAKE_NETRC`` and ``CMAKE_NETRC_FILE``, respectively.
+
Additional options to ``DOWNLOAD`` are:
``EXPECTED_HASH ALGO=<value>``
diff --git a/Help/command/target_compile_definitions.rst b/Help/command/target_compile_definitions.rst
index 8bd3233..3709e7a 100644
--- a/Help/command/target_compile_definitions.rst
+++ b/Help/command/target_compile_definitions.rst
@@ -12,14 +12,15 @@ Add compile definitions to a target.
Specify compile definitions to use when compiling a given ``<target>``. The
named ``<target>`` must have been created by a command such as
:command:`add_executable` or :command:`add_library` and must not be an
-:ref:`Imported Target <Imported Targets>`.
+:ref:`ALIAS target <Alias Targets>`.
The ``INTERFACE``, ``PUBLIC`` and ``PRIVATE`` keywords are required to
specify the scope of the following arguments. ``PRIVATE`` and ``PUBLIC``
items will populate the :prop_tgt:`COMPILE_DEFINITIONS` property of
``<target>``. ``PUBLIC`` and ``INTERFACE`` items will populate the
-:prop_tgt:`INTERFACE_COMPILE_DEFINITIONS` property of ``<target>``. The
-following arguments specify compile definitions. Repeated calls for the
+:prop_tgt:`INTERFACE_COMPILE_DEFINITIONS` property of ``<target>``.
+(:ref:`IMPORTED targets <Imported Targets>` only support ``INTERFACE`` items.)
+The following arguments specify compile definitions. Repeated calls for the
same ``<target>`` append items in the order called.
Arguments to ``target_compile_definitions`` may use "generator expressions"
diff --git a/Help/command/target_compile_features.rst b/Help/command/target_compile_features.rst
index b66a4ec..bf413bf 100644
--- a/Help/command/target_compile_features.rst
+++ b/Help/command/target_compile_features.rst
@@ -18,12 +18,13 @@ The ``INTERFACE``, ``PUBLIC`` and ``PRIVATE`` keywords are required to
specify the scope of the features. ``PRIVATE`` and ``PUBLIC`` items will
populate the :prop_tgt:`COMPILE_FEATURES` property of ``<target>``.
``PUBLIC`` and ``INTERFACE`` items will populate the
-:prop_tgt:`INTERFACE_COMPILE_FEATURES` property of ``<target>``. Repeated
-calls for the same ``<target>`` append items.
+:prop_tgt:`INTERFACE_COMPILE_FEATURES` property of ``<target>``.
+(:ref:`IMPORTED targets <Imported Targets>` only support ``INTERFACE`` items.)
+Repeated calls for the same ``<target>`` append items.
The named ``<target>`` must have been created by a command such as
-:command:`add_executable` or :command:`add_library` and must not be
-an ``IMPORTED`` target.
+:command:`add_executable` or :command:`add_library` and must not be an
+:ref:`ALIAS target <Alias Targets>`.
Arguments to ``target_compile_features`` may use "generator expressions"
with the syntax ``$<...>``.
diff --git a/Help/command/target_compile_options.rst b/Help/command/target_compile_options.rst
index 73e01e7..3e7dc47 100644
--- a/Help/command/target_compile_options.rst
+++ b/Help/command/target_compile_options.rst
@@ -12,8 +12,10 @@ Add compile options to a target.
Specify compile options to use when compiling a given target. The
named ``<target>`` must have been created by a command such as
:command:`add_executable` or :command:`add_library` and must not be an
-:ref:`IMPORTED Target <Imported Targets>`. If ``BEFORE`` is specified,
-the content will be prepended to the property instead of being appended.
+:ref:`ALIAS target <Alias Targets>`.
+
+If ``BEFORE`` is specified, the content will be prepended to the property
+instead of being appended.
This command can be used to add any options, but
alternative commands exist to add preprocessor definitions
@@ -27,8 +29,9 @@ The ``INTERFACE``, ``PUBLIC`` and ``PRIVATE`` keywords are required to
specify the scope of the following arguments. ``PRIVATE`` and ``PUBLIC``
items will populate the :prop_tgt:`COMPILE_OPTIONS` property of
``<target>``. ``PUBLIC`` and ``INTERFACE`` items will populate the
-:prop_tgt:`INTERFACE_COMPILE_OPTIONS` property of ``<target>``. The
-following arguments specify compile options. Repeated calls for the same
+:prop_tgt:`INTERFACE_COMPILE_OPTIONS` property of ``<target>``.
+(:ref:`IMPORTED targets <Imported Targets>` only support ``INTERFACE`` items.)
+The following arguments specify compile options. Repeated calls for the same
``<target>`` append items in the order called.
Arguments to ``target_compile_options`` may use "generator expressions"
diff --git a/Help/command/target_include_directories.rst b/Help/command/target_include_directories.rst
index 30ec2cb..e71be64 100644
--- a/Help/command/target_include_directories.rst
+++ b/Help/command/target_include_directories.rst
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ Add include directories to a target.
Specify include directories to use when compiling a given target.
The named ``<target>`` must have been created by a command such
as :command:`add_executable` or :command:`add_library` and must not be an
-:prop_tgt:`IMPORTED` target.
+:ref:`ALIAS target <Alias Targets>`.
If ``BEFORE`` is specified, the content will be prepended to the property
instead of being appended.
@@ -21,9 +21,9 @@ The ``INTERFACE``, ``PUBLIC`` and ``PRIVATE`` keywords are required to specify
the scope of the following arguments. ``PRIVATE`` and ``PUBLIC`` items will
populate the :prop_tgt:`INCLUDE_DIRECTORIES` property of ``<target>``.
``PUBLIC`` and ``INTERFACE`` items will populate the
-:prop_tgt:`INTERFACE_INCLUDE_DIRECTORIES`
-property of ``<target>``. The following arguments specify include
-directories.
+:prop_tgt:`INTERFACE_INCLUDE_DIRECTORIES` property of ``<target>``.
+(:ref:`IMPORTED targets <Imported Targets>` only support ``INTERFACE`` items.)
+The following arguments specify include directories.
Specified include directories may be absolute paths or relative paths.
Repeated calls for the same <target> append items in the order called. If
diff --git a/Help/command/target_link_libraries.rst b/Help/command/target_link_libraries.rst
index 30d69f2..2ec8744 100644
--- a/Help/command/target_link_libraries.rst
+++ b/Help/command/target_link_libraries.rst
@@ -19,7 +19,8 @@ All of them have the general form::
target_link_libraries(<target> ... <item>... ...)
The named ``<target>`` must have been created in the current directory by
-a command such as :command:`add_executable` or :command:`add_library`.
+a command such as :command:`add_executable` or :command:`add_library` and
+must not be an :ref:`ALIAS target <Alias Targets>`.
Repeated calls for the same ``<target>`` append items in the order called.
Each ``<item>`` may be:
diff --git a/Help/command/target_sources.rst b/Help/command/target_sources.rst
index d6f148d..a4f5196 100644
--- a/Help/command/target_sources.rst
+++ b/Help/command/target_sources.rst
@@ -12,14 +12,15 @@ Add sources to a target.
Specify sources to use when compiling a given target. The
named ``<target>`` must have been created by a command such as
:command:`add_executable` or :command:`add_library` and must not be an
-:ref:`IMPORTED Target <Imported Targets>`.
+:ref:`ALIAS target <Alias Targets>`.
The ``INTERFACE``, ``PUBLIC`` and ``PRIVATE`` keywords are required to
specify the scope of the following arguments. ``PRIVATE`` and ``PUBLIC``
items will populate the :prop_tgt:`SOURCES` property of
``<target>``. ``PUBLIC`` and ``INTERFACE`` items will populate the
-:prop_tgt:`INTERFACE_SOURCES` property of ``<target>``. The
-following arguments specify sources. Repeated calls for the same
+:prop_tgt:`INTERFACE_SOURCES` property of ``<target>``.
+(:ref:`IMPORTED targets <Imported Targets>` only support ``INTERFACE`` items.)
+The following arguments specify sources. Repeated calls for the same
``<target>`` append items in the order called.
Arguments to ``target_sources`` may use "generator expressions"