# winapp

Tells the compiler to create a graphics or Fortran Windows application and link against the most commonly used libraries.

## Syntax

Linux: | None

macOS: | None

Windows: | /winapp

## Arguments

None

## Default

OFF | No graphics or Fortran Windows application is created.

## Description

This option tells the compiler to create a graphics or Fortran Windows application and link against the most commonly used libraries.

This option is processed by the compiler, which adds directives to the compiled object file that are processed by the linker.

## IDE Equivalent

Visual Studio: Libraries > Use Common Windows Libraries

## Alternate Options

Linux and macOS: None

Windows: /MG

Parent topic: Linking or Linker Options