Getting Started with the Intel® C++ Compiler 16.0

The Intel® C++ Compiler compiles C and C++ source files for Intel® 64 architecture.

Start using the compiler from the command line or within Xcode*.

Prerequisites

Before you can use this tool, you must first set the environment variables by running the environment script as described in the edition-specific Getting Started documentation.

Using the Command Line

To invoke the compiler from the command line, use a command similar to the following:

• For C source files: icc my_source_file.c or icl my_source_file.c

• For C++ source files: icpc my_source_file.cpp or icl++ my_source_file.cpp

Following successful compilation, the compiler creates an executable file in the current directory.

icl/icl++ is a Clang-based front-end. You can use Clang options with this compiler. icc/icpc is an EDG-based front-end. You cannot use Clang options with icc/icpc.

Start from Xcode*

There are two compilers you can use:

• ICL Intel® C++ Compiler - this compiler has a Clang-based front-end and is invoked using the icl/icl++ command. You can use Clang options with this compiler.

• ICC Intel® C++ Compiler - this compiler has a EDG-based front-end and is invoked using the icc/icpc command. You cannot use Clang options with this compiler.

You must first create or choose an existing Xcode* project. These instructions assume you are using an existing project.

1. Select the target you want to change and click Build Rules.

2. Add a new rule by clicking a + button or using Editor> Add Build Rule.

3. Under Process, select C source files or C++ source files depending on the source files.

4. Under Using, select either ICL or ICCIntel® C++ Compiler 16.0.

5. Select the target to be built in the project editor under Targets.

6. Select Product> Build.

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