Compiler (Tools/Options)

The Compiler tab of the Options dialog provides access to the PL/B compiler options and output folders. Additional options allow conctrol of SunIDE's behavior.

Compiler Options Dialog

Command

The name and location of the compiler. No runtime specification should be included. By default, the compiler in the PLB_SYSTEM folder defined in the runtime program information file (plbwin.ini) will be used.

Ini File

The name and location of the runtime's program informationI file used while compiling.

Object Folder

The folder where the compiler output will be placed.

Metadata Folder

The folder where the compiler metadata output will be placed. Metadata enables the reflection functions used by the runtime that is generated by the compiler. Reflection reports the name and location of labels, the name of source files and forms, and other useful information regarding the program.

Behavior

These settings control the compiler's actions:
 

• The Minimize Compiler will reduce the compiler to a minimized state

• The Bookmark Errors will clear any existing bookmarks and then add bookmarks for any error lines found during the compiler process.

• The Show Compiler Command will show the full command line executed to start the compiler process.

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Compiler Work Folder

The name and location of the compiler work files.