How to override compiler options for referenced c++ project in visual studio

I am using visual stuido 2010.

I have a static library call "common library". This common library is referenced by many other projects. These projects use the common library by "add new reference" (in project properties -> common properties -> add new reference).

All these projects have their special compiler options/predefined macros. Common library needs to conform their settings, or the compilation fails. Is there any simple way to achieve this?

The current solution is: copy a new "common library" project file for each project, and set the options/macros in the new project file. It is very painful.

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