Build helpers

Build helpers are Python wrappers of a build tool that help with the conversion of the Conan settings to the build system’s ones. They assist users with the compilation of libraries and applications in the build() method of a recipe.

Contents:

• CMake
  • Constructor
  • Attributes
  • Methods
  • Environment variables
  • Example
  • Default used generators
• AutoToolsBuildEnvironment (configure/make)
  • Constructor
  • Attributes
  • Properties
  • Methods
  • Environment variables
• MSBuild
  • Constructor
  • Attributes
  • Methods
• VisualStudioBuildEnvironment
  • Constructor
  • Environment variables
  • Attributes
• Meson
  • Constructor
  • Methods
  • Example
• RunEnvironment

Important

If you need a build helper for any other tools, please check how you can create your own Creating a custom build helper for Conan.