-target

Syntax

-target <target>

Description

Selects the target platform used by the compiler.

The target controls the predefined platform symbols, default object format,
library search paths, runtime startup code, and platform-specific compiler
behavior.

Common target names include:

dos
win32
win64
linux
haiku
freebsd
dragonfly
netbsd
openbsd
darwin
solaris
illumos
android
js-asmjs
xbox
wii

Some targets may also be selected through a GNU-style target triplet such as
linux-x86_64, linux-arm, android-aarch64, or
freebsd-x86_64.

For some cross targets, helper commands may be installed alongside the
compiler. Those helpers are usually the best entry point:

fbc-js
fbc-android
fbc-wii
fbc-xbox

Those commands supply the SDK, linker, runtime, and packaging options expected
by their platform.

Example

fbc -target linux hello.bas
fbc -target haiku hello.bas
fbc -target android hello.bas
fbc -target js-asmjs hello.bas
fbc -target xbox hello.bas
fbc -target wii hello.bas

Predefined target symbols

The compiler defines __FB_<TARGET>__ for the selected target. For example:

-target android defines __FB_ANDROID__
-target haiku defines __FB_HAIKU__
-target dragonfly defines __FB_DRAGONFLY__
-target solaris defines __FB_SOLARIS__
-target illumos defines __FB_ILLUMOS__
-target js-asmjs defines __FB_JS__
-target xbox defines __FB_XBOX__
-target wii defines __FB_WII__

Portable programs should use these predefined symbols when platform-specific
code is required.

Compiler Options