User and Reference Guide for the Intel® C++ Compiler 14.0

U

Undefines any definition currently in effect for the specified macro.

Syntax

Linux OS and OS X:

-Uname

Windows OS:

/Uname

Arguments

name

Is the name of the macro to be undefined.

Default

OFF

Macro definitions are in effect until they are undefined.

Description

This option undefines any definition currently in effect for the specified macro. It is equivalent to an #undef preprocessing directive.

On Windows systems, use the /u option to undefine all previously defined preprocessor values.

IDE Equivalent

Windows: Preprocessor > Undefine Preprocessor Definitions

Linux: Preprocessor > Undefine Preprocessor Definitions

OS X: Preprocessor > Undefine Preprocessor Definitions

Alternate Options

None

Example

To undefine a macro, enter the following command:

On Windows* systems:

icl -Uia32 prog1.cpp

On Linux* and OS X* systems:

icpc -Uia32 prog1.cpp

If you attempt to undefine an ANSI C macro, the compiler will emit an error:

invalid macro undefinition: <name of macro>

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