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/O1, /O2 (Minimize Size, Maximize Speed)

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Selects a predefined set of options that affect the size and speed of generated code.

Syntax

/O1
/O2

Remarks

The /O1 and /O2 compiler options are a quick way to set several specific optimization options at once. The /O1 option sets the individual optimization options that create the smallest code in the majority of cases. The /O2 option sets the options that create the fastest code in the majority of cases. The /O2 option is the default for release builds. This table shows the specific options that are set by /O1 and /O2:

Option Equivalent to
/O1 (Minimize Size) /Og /Os /Oy /Ob2 /GF /Gy
/O2 (Maximize Speed) /Og /Oi /Ot /Oy /Ob2 /GF /Gy

/O1 and /O2 are mutually exclusive.

Note

x86-specific
These options imply the use of the Frame-Pointer Omission (/Oy) option.

To set this compiler option in the Visual Studio development environment

  1. Open the project's Property Pages dialog box. For details, see Set C++ compiler and build properties in Visual Studio.

  2. Select the Configuration Properties > C/C++ > Optimization property page.

  3. Modify the Optimization property.

To set this compiler option programmatically

See also

/O options (Optimize code)
MSVC compiler options
MSVC compiler command-line syntax
/EH (Exception handling model)