Suggest using system cmake if the recipe fails. #28520
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Updated validation message to include guidance on using system CMake with the [platform_tool_requires] profile section.
Related documentation: https://docs.conan.io/2/reference/config_files/profiles.html#platform-tool-requires
Summary
Changes to recipe: cmake/
Motivation
I spent hours trying to figure out how to fix failing cmake dependency on my non-arm and non-x86 machine.
The found solution with [platform_tool_requires] works like a charm. I hope this extended error message will help others and save time.
Related issues: #17286 #28518
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