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Learn more about: /IMPLIB (Name Import Library) |
/IMPLIB (Name Import Library) |
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/IMPLIB:filename
filename
A user-specified name for the import library. It replaces the default name. When expanded, the fully qualified filename must not exceed MAX_PATH (260 characters).
The /IMPLIB option overrides the default name for the import library that LINK creates when it builds a program that contains exports. The default name is formed from the base name of the main output file and the extension .lib. A program contains exports if one or more of the following are specified:
- The __declspec(dllexport) keyword in the source code
- EXPORTS statement in a .def file
- An /EXPORT specification in a LINK command
LINK ignores /IMPLIB when an import library isn't being created. If no exports are specified, LINK doesn't create an import library. If an export file is used in the build, LINK assumes that an import library already exists and doesn't create one. For information on import libraries and export files, see LIB Reference.
- Open the project's Property Pages dialog box. For details, see Set C++ compiler and build properties in Visual Studio.
- Select the Configuration Properties > Linker > Advanced property page.
- Modify the Import Library property.
- See xref:Microsoft.VisualStudio.VCProjectEngine.VCLinkerTool.ImportLibrary%2A.