p

Option Type Default Value #pragma options C C++
-flag - - x x

Syntax

    -p 

Purpose
Sets up the object files produced by the compiler for profiling.

If the -qtbtable option is not set, the -p option will generate full traceback tables.

Note: When compiling and linking in separate steps, the -p option must be specified in both steps.

Example
To compile myprogram.c so that it can be used with the AIX prof command, enter:

xlC myprogram.c -p


List of Batch Compiler Options and Their Defaults
Options that Specify Debugging Features
pg Compiler Option
Equivalent Batch Compile-Link and Incremental Build Options
prof command in the AIX Version 4 Commands Reference, for details on profiling.