parsing C code

lordmule · 07-07-2008, 12:30 AM

Hi everyone,
I would like to know if there is any way to parse C code so I can automatically generate template code (such as header files). For example I would like to generate enums for each global variable and have them modified through a single function as follows:

Code:

// set the variable 'vname' to the specified value
int s_set_option( enum s_opt    vname, void *new_value);

// return the variable 'vname' value
void *s_get_option( enum s_opt    vname);

then generate the appropriate GUI function so I can manipulate them. I'm sure someone at some point would have done this to account for the numerous amount of variables one might have.

such a tool would make a lovely addition to my make file for future projects.

I am working with Ubuntu
Thanks

matsp · 07-07-2008, 02:25 AM

You should have a "protoize", which is part of the gcc package.

Here's some info:
http://gcc.gnu.org/onlinedocs/gcc/Running-Protoize.html

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Mats

07-07-2008, 12:30 AM	#1
lordmule Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8	parsing C code Hi everyone, I would like to know if there is any way to parse C code so I can automatically generate template code (such as header files). For example I would like to generate enums for each global variable and have them modified through a single function as follows: Code: // set the variable 'vname' to the specified value int s_set_option( enum s_opt vname, void new_value); // return the variable 'vname' value void s_get_option( enum s_opt vname); then generate the appropriate GUI function so I can manipulate them. I'm sure someone at some point would have done this to account for the numerous amount of variables one might have. such a tool would make a lovely addition to my make file for future projects. I am working with Ubuntu Thanks
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07-07-2008, 02:25 AM	#2
matsp Kernel hacker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Farncombe, Surrey, England Posts: 15,686	You should have a "protoize", which is part of the gcc package. Here's some info: http://gcc.gnu.org/onlinedocs/gcc/Running-Protoize.html -- Mats __________________ Compilers can produce warnings - make the compiler programmers happy: Use them! Please don't PM me for help - and no, I don't do help over instant messengers.
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