GENERAL: #DEFINE FOR #PRAGMA

Information in this article applies to:

• C166 All Versions
• C251 All Versions
• C51 All Versions

SYMPTOMS

Why can't I use the #define preprocessor text substitution to make #pragma statements for the compiler?

CAUSE

#pragma and #define are both preprocessor statements and each requires its own separate line.

RESOLUTION

#pragma and #define statements must be on separate lines. The compiler generates an error if the following example is used:

#define asmbegin    #pragma asm
#define asmend      #pragma endasm

asmbegin
asmend

Last Reviewed: Saturday, May 1, 2004