[feature] extend exporting binary directories to the cmake within CMAKE_PROGRAM_PATH for dependencies not having build context

[dpronin]

What is your suggestion?

Hi,
I've noticed that dependencies in non-build mode do not provide binary directories to the CMAKE_PROGRAM_PATH, there is code from conan:

# Read information from build context
        build_req = self._conanfile.dependencies.build.values()
        build_bin_paths = []
        for req in build_req:
            cppinfo = req.cpp_info.aggregated_components()
            build_paths.extend(cppinfo.builddirs)
            build_bin_paths.extend(cppinfo.bindirs)

I would like to know if it's been done intentionally or not

I have got the following case: I have got a library that exports libraries and includings placed in lib/ and include/ respectively and also have some binary that is installed in /bin and needed by those packages that depend on the being considered. I see that conan_toolchain.cmake does not contain /bin directory in CMAKE_PROGRAM_PATH of that library

Is it considered OK?

I would consider adding binary directories to the CMAKE_PROGRAM_PATH of all dependencies, is it considered harmful and dangerous by the community?

Thank you

Have you read the CONTRIBUTING guide?

• I've read the CONTRIBUTING guide

[memsharded]

Hi @dpronin

Thanks for your suggestion.

This is already implemented this way in the new CMakeDeps incubating generator, see https://docs.conan.io/2/incubating.html