Using the Intel® C++ Compiler

Using the Intel® C++ Compiler within Visual Studio*

1. Create a Visual C++* project, or open an existing project.

2. In Solution Explorer, select the project(s) to build with Intel® C++ Compiler.

3. Open Project > Properties.

4. In the left pane, expand the Configuration Properties category and select the General property page.

5. In the right pane, change the Platform Toolset to Intel C++ Compiler.

   Alternatively, you can change the toolset by selecting Project > Intel Compiler > Use Intel C++. This sets whichever version of the Intel® Compiler that you specify as the toolset for all supported platforms and configurations.

6. To add options, go to Project > Properties > C/C++ > Command Line and add new options to the Additional Options field.

   Alternatively, you can select options from Intel specific properties. Refer to complete list of options in the Compiler Options section in this documentation.

7. Rebuild, using either Build > Project only > Rebuild for a single project, or Build > Rebuild Solution for a solution.

Verify Use of the Intel® C++ Compiler

To verify the use of the Intel C+ Compiler:

1. Go to Project > Properties > C/C++ > General.
2. Set Suppress Startup Banner to No. Click OK.
3. Rebuild your application.
4. Look at the Output window.

You should see a message similar to the following when using the Intel® C++ Compiler:

Intel® C++ Compiler XE 16.0 for applications running on IA-32, Version 16.X.X.X

Unsupported Visual C++* Project Types

The following project types are not supported:

• Class Library
• CLR Console Application
• CLR Empty Project
• Windows* Forms Application
• Windows* Forms Control Library

Tips for Ease of Use

• Create a separate configuration for building with Intel® C++ Compiler:

  • After you have created your project and specified it as an Intel® C++ project, create a new configuration (for example, "rel_intelc" based on "Release" configuration or "debug_intelc" based on "Debug" configuration).

  • Add any special optimization options offered by Intel® C++ Compiler only to this new configuration (for example, "rel_intelc" or "debug_intelc") through the project property page.

• Build with Intel® C++ Compiler.