# MF, QMF

Tells the compiler to generate makefile dependency information in a file.

## Syntax

Linux: | -MF filename

Windows: | /QMF filename

## Arguments

filename | Is the name of the file where the makefile dependency information should be placed.

## Default

OFF | The compiler does not generate makefile dependency information in files.

## Description

This option tells the compiler to generate makefile dependency information in a file. To use this option, you must also specify /QM or /QMM.

## IDE Equivalent

None

## Alternate Options

None

Parent topic: Preprocessor Options

## See Also

QM compiler option
QMM compiler option