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altivec_model

Description:

Controls the use PowerPC Altivec language extensions.

Compatibility:

This pragma is compatible with the following platform targets:

68K

PowerPC

NEC V800
Intel x86
MIPS
Embedded 68K

Prototype:
  #pragma altivec_model on | off | reset Remarks:

When this option is on, the compiler allows language extensions for taking advantage of the Altivec instructions available on some PowerPC processors. The __ALTIVEC__ is also defined when this option is turned on.

To check whether this option is on, use __option (altivec_model), described in "Checking Options." See also __ALTIVEC__ in "Predefined Symbols"


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