How do I specify tzdb location on Windows for the vcpkg port

[bangusi]

The default location of downloads makes no sense. The downloads folder is for transient files.
So how do I customize the location when using the library built by vcpkg?

[HowardHinnant]

Here are the build instructions I recommend: https://howardhinnant.github.io/date/tz.html#Installation

There also exists a set_install function that you can call at run-time prior to first use of the database.

[bangusi]

I had visited the installation page before posting the question. But I got the library through vcpkg,
The installation is simply vcpkg install date:x64-windows-static. Was wondering if there was a way to influence where the tzdb goes through vcpkg. I guess I will go with the set_intall function

[HowardHinnant]

If you like, re-open this issue and I'll label it with "CMake", and perhaps those interested in maintaining that build system will suggest better options, or modifications to the CMake build system.

[mellery451]

I haven't followed, but aren't we just talking about

date/src/tz.cpp

Lines 226 to 232 in 9a0ee25

	// Usually something like "c:\Users\username\Downloads".
	static
	std::string
	get_download_folder()
	{
	return get_known_folder(FOLDERID_Downloads);
	}

? If there is something the build system can do to override or make this more configurable by packages/installers, I'm happy to make that change.

[HowardHinnant]

Thanks Mike. At this point I don't know. But your willingness to help is much appreciated.

[bangusi]

Re-opened as suggested so can be properly addressed.