Keil Logo Arm Logo

Linker User Guide

Steering file command summary

Steering file command summary

The steering file commands are:

Table 9. Steering file command summary

CommandDescription
EXPORTSpecifies that a symbol can be accessed by other shared objects or executables.
HIDEMakes defined global symbols in the symbol table anonymous.
IMPORTSpecifies that a symbol is defined in a shared object at runtime.
RENAMERenames defined and undefined global symbol names.
REQUIRECreates a DT_NEEDED tag in the dynamic array. DT_NEEDED tags specify dependencies to other shared objects used by the application, for example, a shared library.
RESOLVEMatches specific undefined references to a defined global symbol.
SHOWMakes global symbols visible. This command is useful if you want to make a specific symbol visible that is hidden using a HIDE command with a wildcard.

Note

The steering file commands control only global symbols. Local symbols are not affected by any of these commands.

Copyright © 2007-2008, 2011-2012 ARM. All rights reserved.ARM DUI 0377D
Non-ConfidentialID062912

Keil logo

Arm logo
Important information

This site uses cookies to store information on your computer. By continuing to use our site, you consent to our cookies.