This chapter discusses how to compile and link a project to produce a final executable file, and how to correct common compiler and linker errors using the Message window in the CodeWarrior¨ IDE. The information in this chapter assumes you have already created a project, added the necessary files, grouped these files, and set the project's options. To learn more about these tasks, refer to other chapters in this book, including "Working with Projects," "Working with Files," "Editing Source Code," and "Configuring IDE Options."

You should also be familiar with the columns and pop-up menus in the Project window. To learn more about these features, refer to "Working with Projects".

This chapter does not describe in detail the various types of programs the CodeWarrior IDE can create. For that information, please see the Targeting manual appropriate for your platform. A table describing some of these manuals is shown in "Targeting Documentation."

The CodeWarrior IDE can only compile and link files belonging to an open project. In other words, you should have a project open before trying to compile any files.

The topics in this chapter are:

• Choosing a Compiler
• Compiling and Linking a Project
• Using Precompiled or Preprocessed Headers
• Preprocessing Source Code
• Disassembling Source Code
• Guided Tour of the Message Window
• Using the Message Window
• Special Library Options (Mac OS)