For QMAKE_EXTRA_COMPILERS with inputs that are "buildable" (e.g. C++
sources) the custom build step is added to the output file. From Visual
Studio's point of view this looks like a circular dependency (e.g.
foo.moc generates foo.moc). Usually this just prints a warning that can
be ignored. But this circular dependency also breaks dependencies
between custom build steps. This became noticeable when the generation of
moc_predefs.h was added. Generating moc_predefs.h must be done before
any moc custom build step is executed.
This patch fixes the issue by using fake files (output file plus suffix
".cbt" for "custom build tool") that act as dummy inputs for the custom
build tools.
Task-number: QTBUG-16904
Task-number: QTBUG-57196
Change-Id: I4711e44a0551046d215db151fa0312af8a9177a2
Reviewed-by: Oswald Buddenhagen <oswald.buddenhagen@qt.io>
Reviewed-by: Oliver Wolff <oliver.wolff@qt.io>
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