multiple-processes
Creates multiple processes that can be
used to compile large numbers of source files at the same time.
This content is specific to C++; it does not apply to
DPC++
.Syntax
Linux:
-multiple-processes
[
=
n
]
Windows:
None
Arguments
- n
- Is the maximum number of processes that the compiler should create.
Default
- OFF
- A single process is used to compile source files.
Description
This option creates multiple processes that can be used
to compile large numbers of source files at the same time. It can improve
performance by reducing the time it takes to compile source files on the
command line.
This option causes the compiler to create one or more
copies of itself, each in a separate process. These copies simultaneously
compile the source files.
If
n
is not specified
for this option, the default value is 2.
This option applies to compilations, but not to linking
or link-time code generation.
IDE Equivalent
None
Alternate Options
None