Compiler Types in the IDE

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A compiler type is a tool that the IDE uses to communicate with a command-line compiler. Each compiler type has an External Expression property that specifies which compiler executable is called and what arguments it is passed. A compiler type also has other properties that specify other command-line options, such as whether to generate debugging information and which libraries to use.

You can view the available compilers and configure their properties in the Options window. The compiler types are listed under Building and expand Compiler Types.

One compiler type is selected as the default compiler. The default compiler is used for all classes and templates for which you have not specifically assigned a compiler type. You can view the default compiler by opening the Options window, expanding the Editing node, and selecting Java Sources. By default, this compiler is the External Compilation.

For information on the compiler types and their properties, see:

External Compilation
Internal Compilation
Jikes Compilation

Additional compiler types might be installed in your version of the IDE by extension modules. You can get on help on these compiler types by selecting the the compiler type in the Options window and pressing F1.

See Also

Specifying the Default Compiler Type
Defining a New Compiler Type
Setting a Compiler Type in a Template
Removing a Compiler Type


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