Intel® C++ Compiler Classic Developer Guide and Reference

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Date 3/31/2023
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Pragmas

Pragmas are directives that provide instructions to the compiler for use in specific cases. For example, you can use the novector pragma to specify that a loop should never be vectorized. The keyword #pragma is standard in the C++ language, but individual pragmas are machine-specific or operating system-specific, and vary by compiler.

Some pragmas provide the same functionality as compiler options. Pragmas override behavior specified by compiler options.

Some pragmas are available for both Intel® and non-Intel microprocessors but they may perform additional optimizations for Intel® microprocessors than they perform for non-Intel microprocessors. Refer to the individual pragma name for detailed description.

The Intel® C++ Compiler Classic pragmas are categorized as follows:

  • Intel-specific Pragmas - pragmas developed or modified by Intel to work specifically with the Intel® C++ Compiler Classic

  • Intel Supported Pragmas - pragmas developed by external sources that are supported by the Intel® C++ Compiler Classic for compatibility reasons

Using Pragmas

You enter pragmas into your C++ source code using the following syntax:

#pragma <pragma name>

Individual Pragma Descriptions

Each pragma description has the following details:

Section

Description

Short Description

Contains a brief description of what the pragma does.

Syntax

Contains the pragma syntax.

Arguments

Contains a list of the arguments (parameters).

Description

Contains a detailed description of what the pragma does.

Example

Contains typical usage example/s.

See Also

Contains links or paths to other pragmas or related topics.