prof-dir, Qprof-dir

Specifies a directory for profiling information output files.

IDE Equivalent

None

Architectures

IA-32, IntelŪ EM64T, IntelŪ ItaniumŪ architecture

Syntax

Linux: -prof-dir dir
Windows:  /Qprof-dir dir

Arguments

dir Is the name of the directory.

Default

OFF Profiling output files are placed in the directory where the program is compiled.

Description

This option specifies a directory for profiling information output files (*.dyn and *.dpi). The specified directory must already exist.

You should specify this option using the same directory name for both instrumentation and feedback compilations. If you move the .dyn files, you need to specify the new path.

Alternate Options

Linux: -prof_dir
Windows: /Qprof_dir

See Also

Optimizing Applications:
Advanced PGO Options

Coding Guidelines for Intel(R) Architectures