The following sections explains the function of each directive recognition switch.
The -directives switch tells KAP which directives to
accept. KAP directives and assertions use the following syntax:
C*$* key word(s)
C*$* key word(s) (argument)
C*$* assert key word(s) (argument)
Directives work regardless of whether the initial C
precedes the string.
The -directives switches are as follows:
a - KAP assertions
k - KAP C*$* directives
p - KAP Parallel Computing Forum directives
v - VAST cvd$ directives
The KAP directives are described in Chapter 5. The Parallel Computing Forum directives are described in Chapter 3. KAP assertions are described in Chapter 6.
For example, -directives=k enables KAP directives
only, whereas -directives=ka enables both KAP
directives and assertions. Any combination of the previous three
switches is acceptable. To disable all of the choices, enter
-nodirectives on the command line.
KAP assertions are similar in form to directives, but they assert
program characteristics that KAP may use in its optimizations. (See
Chapter 6.) The acceptance of assertions
can also be controlled with the C*$* assertions and
C*$* noassertions directives.