# Fp

Lets you specify an alternate path or file name for precompiled header files.

## Syntax

Linux: | None

Windows: | /Fp{filename|dir}

## Arguments

filename | Is the name for the precompiled header file.
dir | Is the directory where the precompiled header file should be placed. It can include filename.

## Default

OFF | The compiler does not create or use precompiled headers unless you tell it to do so.

## Description

This option lets you specify an alternate path or file name for precompiled header files.

## IDE Equivalent

Visual Studio: Precompiled Headers > Precompiled Header Output File

Eclipse: None

## Alternate Options

None

Parent topic: Output, Debug, and Precompiled Header (PCH) Options