Windows 10 (64-bit): Not able to build Boost C++ library

Windows 10 (64-bit): Notable Build Boost C++ Library

Boost C++ Library is a collection of libraries that extend the functionality of the C++ Standard Library. It is a popular choice among C++ developers due to its comprehensive set of libraries and high-quality code. In this article, we will discuss how to build Boost C++ Library on Windows 10 (64-bit) using Microsoft Visual Studio 2022.

Prerequisites

Before building Boost C++ Library, you need to install the following software:

• Windows 10 (64-bit)
• Microsoft Visual Studio 2022

You can download Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 from the official Microsoft website. Once you have installed Visual Studio, you can download the Boost C++ Library source code from the official Boost website.

Building Boost C++ Library

After downloading the Boost C++ Library source code, extract the contents of the zip file to a folder on your computer. For this example, we will extract the contents to a folder named "C:\Boost".

Next, open the x64 Native Tools Command Prompt for VS from the Start menu. This command prompt provides the necessary tools to build Boost C++ Library.

Navigate to the Boost folder using the following command:

Once you are in the Boost folder, you can build the library using the b2 tool. The b2 tool is included in the Boost C++ Library source code and is used to build and install the library.

To build the library, run the following command:

This command tells the b2 tool to build the library using the msvc-14.3 toolset (which corresponds to Visual Studio 2022) and the 64-bit address model. The "stage" option tells the b2 tool to install the library to the "stage" directory.

The build process may take several minutes to complete. Once the build process is complete, you can find the built libraries in the "stage\lib" directory.

Using Boost C++ Library

To use Boost C++ Library in your C++ projects, you need to add the include and library directories to your project settings. You can do this by following these steps:

1. Right-click on your project in the Solution Explorer and select "Properties"
2. Navigate to "VC++ Directories"
3. Add the following directories to the "Include Directories" and "Library Directories" fields:
• Include Directories: C:\Boost\boost_1_77_0
• Library Directories: C:\Boost\stage\lib
4. Navigate to "Linker -> Input"
5. Add the following libraries to the "Additional Dependencies" field:
• libboost_system-vc143-mt-gd-x64-1_77.lib
• libboost_filesystem-vc143-mt-gd-x64-1_77.lib

Note: The library names may vary depending on the version of Boost C++ Library and Visual Studio you are using.

In this article, we discussed how to build Boost C++ Library on Windows 10 (64-bit) using Microsoft Visual Studio 2022. We covered the prerequisites, build process, and how to use the library in your C++ projects. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can take advantage of the powerful libraries provided by Boost C++ Library in your C++ projects.

References

• Boost C++ Library
• Microsoft Visual Studio