# nofor-main

Specifies that the main program is not written in Fortran.

## Syntax

Linux: | -nofor-main

macOS: | -nofor-main

Windows: | None

## Arguments

None

## Default

OFF | The compiler assumes the main program is written in Fortran.

## Description

This option specifies that the main program is not written in Fortran. It is a link-time option that prevents the compiler from linking for_main.o into applications.

For example, if the main program is written in C and calls a Fortran subprogram, specify -nofor-main when compiling the program with the ifort command.

If you omit this option, the main program must be a Fortran program.

## IDE Equivalent

None

## Alternate Options

None

Parent topic: Linking or Linker Options