Cx51 User's Guide

The Cx51 Compiler User's Guide contains information about how to use the Keil C51 and CX51 Compilers. The Cx51 Compiler creates object modules from the C files you write and compile. Object modules created may be added into a library (using the LIB51 Library Manager) or may be linked with other object modules and libraries to form a program (using the BL51 Linker or the LX51 Linker).

This manual contains the following chapters.

• Introduction provides a brief introduction to the Keil Cx51 Compiler.
• Compiling Programs specifies how to run the compiler and generate object files. This chapter discusses the directives that are available.
• Language Extensions discusses the extensions to the ANSI C Language that are implemented by the Cx51 Compiler.
• Preprocessor describes some of the capabilities of the C language preprocessor.
• Advanced Programming discusses advanced programming options including startup code, customization files, interfacing C programs to assembler, and data storage formats.
• Error Messages lists all error and warning messages that are generated by the compiler.
• Library Reference lists all library routines that are available in the standard Cx51 library.
• The Appendix provides numerous details about the compiler including differences from ANSI C, version details, compiler limitations, how to write optimum code, and other hints and tips.