-opt / -noopt

Specifies whether to invoke the optimization phase of the Compiler.

Syntax

-opt [1|2|3]
-noopt

Behavior

-opt
Invoke the optimization phase.
Parameters
1
Operator pattern replacement and Boolean conditional expression optimizations.
2
Common subexpression elimination; all level 1 optimizations.
3
All level 1 and level 2 optimizations plus the following:
  • branch chaining
  • dead code elimination
  • strength reduction
  • loop induction
  • inlining
  • removal of redundant register saves and loads
  • removal of mathematical identities
  • peephole optimizations
  • constant folding

This is the default when -opt is specified without a parameter.

Dependencies

When used with the -deb option:

  • -opt can be set to 1 or 2, but not 3
  • When no level is specified, the default is -opt 2
-noopt
Compile without optimization. Default.

Default

-noopt