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Create/expand docs explaining options

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Description

We could better explain general best practices for CMake options and how the options in BLT work/expected to be used.

* Add all options in BLT to a table and explain them
* Add example about how to use ENABLE_TESTS (and examples) with explanation about how to do project level dependent options (ie AXOM_ENABLE_TESTS) for when your project is included in another via add_subdirectory

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start by locating BLT's current option definitions and existing documentation, then inventory every BLT option for the requested table. Review how ENABLE_TESTS is currently used and document an example, including project-level dependent options such as AXOM_ENABLE_TESTS when a project is included with add_subdirectory. Done means the options, usage guidance, and examples are covered clearly.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
cmake
Domain
build-system, documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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