compiling Lua source with host C++ application

Question

I'll be quick:

I have a C++ application that embeds Lua. Until now I have just used a pre-compiled lib that I link to the app. I would like to make a new approach by including the Lua source code and compile from scratch. What all would I need to do?

I'm running gcc v 4.4.3 in ubuntu 11.4

Thanks!

Yann Ramin · Accepted Answer · 2011-07-06 18:27:01Z

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Include the lua source code as included in the library - leave out the .c files which contain a main()
Make the proper #define for your operating system (see the Lua makefile for which ones to use)
Compile.

answered Jul 6, 2011 at 18:27

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0xC0000022L Over a year ago

Indeed it is as easy as that. Tried that some weeks ago and works like a charm. Also let myself get inspired from the make files.

lhf Over a year ago

Remove print.c as well. See INSTALL for a list.

user195488 · Accepted Answer · 2011-07-06 18:25:51Z

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You need to look into Binding Code to Lua.

answered Jul 6, 2011 at 18:25

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