Frequently Asked Questions on Compiling and Linking

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  1. What compiler options are available?

  2. What linker options are available?

  3. What other tools are available to help with my project?

  4. How do I optimize my code?

  5. Why is the CL command not recognized when I compile my program at the command prompt?

  6. What does the build process do?

  7. I need info on building on the command line.

  8. How can I browse the MFC source code?

  9. How do I change the default output directories?

  10. Can I open a makefile in the development environment if the makefile was not made there?

  11. How do I build my project?

  12. What's the difference between debug and release builds?

  13. I want to browse my project. How do I set that up?

  14. How do I use precompiled header files?