Xcode -- what is $(SRCROOT)?

Question

I am looking at an Xcode project that uses some libraries. The project was created on a different computer, so I need to update some paths. The library search paths all start with $(SRCROOT). What does that mean?

user_108179 · Answer

That's basically your project root directory defined by Xcode.

http://developer.apple.com/library/mac/#documentation/DeveloperTools/Reference/XcodeBuildSettingRef/1-Build_Setting_Reference/build_setting_ref.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40003931-CH3-SW38

user_4770877 · Answer

SRCROOT

$(SRCROOT)(aka $(SOURCE_ROOT)) is a path to your location where a.xcodeproj is.

It is simple to check, just put it in a field and Xcode gives you a tip

Xcode -- what is $(SRCROOT)?

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