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Use this page to specify files and directories within your project that should not be passed to the compiler.

ItemKeyboard ShortcutDescription
PathIn this field, the path to a file or directory to be excluded from compilation is shown.
RecursivelyFor a directory: select this option to exclude from compilation all the corresponding subdirectories.
addAlt+InsertUse this icon or shortcut to add a file or directory to the list. Select the file or directory in the dialog that opens .
deleteAlt+DeleteUse this icon or shortcut to remove the selected item or items from the list.
  • The sources listed on this page, if they are used in the project parts to be compiled (e.g., if they are imported, extended or implemented), will nevertheless be compiled.
  • Explicit compiler invocation on excluded directories will force their compilation.