[ECOS] difference between active / enabled components?

[Gary Thomas]

Luqman Munawar wrote:
> hello,
> 
> I have a general question regarding the difference between an active and enabled option/components.
> 
> I have checked that there is a define for every option that is both active and enabled otherwise no define is created in the headers.
> 
> So what is the use of having both of them? Is it just for cosmetic reasons in configtools?

It's all about inferences;
   active - the option is "turned on", i.e. will affect the build
   enabled - the prerequisites for the item are active, so this item
             can be activated if desired

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