[Development] what does "syncqt" do?

[haithem rahmani]

> > Hi all,
> >
> > I noticed that the "syncqt" script is  installed in the bin directory
> > containing the "qmake" "moc" ...,while it says in one of its comment
> >
> > #
> > # Synchronizes Qt header files - internal development tool.
> > #
> >
> > can someone explain to me what does the "syncqt" script do? is it
> mandatory
> > to  compile link "qt5" based apps?
>
> It creates the forwarding headers in the include directories. It's not
> mandatory, but it is highly recommended, for compiling and linking Qt 5
> modules themselves. It has nothing to do with applications using Qt 5.
>

Thanks Thiago, then maybe the install of the syncqt has to be removed from
the qtbase.pro.

#syncqt
syncqt.path = $$[QT_HOST_BINS]
syncqt.files = $$PWD/bin/syncqt
equals(QMAKE_HOST.os, Windows):syncqt.files += $$PWD/bin/syncqt.bat
INSTALLS += syncqt

regards
Haithem
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