24.1 Compiling in Compatibility Mode
The -mext=vendor option is used to enable vendor-specific
syntax compatibility. The argument vendor is a key that is used to represent the syntax.
See the following table for a list of all keys usable with the MPLAB XC compilers.
| Vendor key | Syntax | XC8 Support | XC-DSC Support | XC32 Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
cci |
Common Compiler Interface | Yes | Yes | Yes |
iar |
IAR C/C++ Compiler™ for Arm | No | Yes | Yes |
The Common Compiler Interface is a language standard that is common to all Microchip MPLAB XC compilers. The non-standard extensions associated with this syntax are already described in 25 Common C Interface and are not repeated here.