How to give a custom extension to compiled project

[wOvAN]

In Delphi there is a compiler directive {$E ext_name} that allows to give a compiled binary file a custom extension.

Ex:

Code: [Select]

library MyLib;
{$E myext}
begin
end.

gives library with name "MyLib.myext"

Sadly it doesn't work in Lazarus.

Is there a way to do this?

[BigChimp]

If you want to, you can enter a feature request in the bug tracker.

Also, in Lazarus, in the project options post compile settings, you can call a script that renames the extension.

[DirkS]

Can't you set the target file name in the project options?

Gr.
Dirk.

[wOvAN]

Can't you set the target file name in the project options?

Gr.
Dirk.

No, i want to implement component for creation control panel applets for windows with extension ".cpl" it should be automatic.

[DirkS]

Using something like '$NameOnly($(ProjFile)).cpl' as the target file name would be automatic enough for me...

Gr.
Dirk.'

Edit: I see you already submitted a change request in the bugtracker yesterday... Since it's an FPC request I assume you don't use Lazarus, something that is not really clear in your post here.

[wOvAN]

Using something like '$NameOnly($(ProjFile)).cpl' as the target file name would be automatic enough for me...

Gr.
Dirk.'

Edit: I see you already submitted a change request in the bugtracker yesterday... Since it's an FPC request I assume you don't use Lazarus, something that is not really clear in your post here.

Thanks, though I don't see a way to put setting into project's template.

I'm not sure where to post this request,I found compiler section only in FPC's bugtracker. Should I post to lazarus's ?

[DirkS]

I'm not sure where to post this request,I found compiler section only in FPC's bugtracker. Should I post to lazarus's ?

If you would like to use it outside Lazarus (e.g. by using make or the fpc compiler directly) then I think your request is in the right place.

though I don't see a way to put setting into project's template.

See Project Options / Compiler Options / Paths / Target Filename.
Not sure if there were any changes here in recent Lazarus versions.
See also http://wiki.lazarus.freepascal.org/IDE_Window:_Project_Options#Target_file_name_2

Gr.
Dirk.