Multiple targets via a single process (when using multiple jobs)

[Frank Dicostanzo]

Hello

 

I would like to specify that a single operation creates multiple files. I tried

 

target1 target2 target3: dep1 ...

        create-targets...

 

however this is considered to be three different rules combined together instead of a single rule that creates 3 files. When you use multiple jobs, it will run this rule 3 times instead of just once.

 

How do I specify what I want?

 

I am thinking that the only way to do it is to create a virtual file which represents the multiple targets and make the targets1-3 dependant upon it. Its construction would then create the targets. Is there a more direct way?

 

Thanks

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