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The CL compiler calls LINK unless you specify the /c option. CL provides some control over the linker through command-line options and arguments.
The following table summarizes the characteristics of CL that affect linking.
| CL command-line specification | CL action that affects LINK |
|---|---|
| Any file name extension other than .C, .CXX, .CPP, or .DEF | Passes a file name as input to LINK |
| filename.DEF | Passes /DEF:filename.DEF |
| /Fnumber | Passes /STACK:number |
| /Fdfilename | Passes /PDB:filename |
| /Fefilename | Passes /OUT:filename |
| /Fmfilename | Passes /MAP:filename |
| /Gy | Creates packaged functions (COMDATs); enables function-level linking |
| /LD | Passes /DLL. /LDd creates a debug DLL. |
| /link | Passes remainder of command line to LINK |
| /nologo | Passes /NOLOGO |
| /Zd | Passes /DEBUG |
| /Zi or /Z7 | Passes /DEBUG |
| /Zl | Omits default library name from .OBJ file |
See Also
Linker Options | Linker Reference | Compiler Option Reference
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