A.2.132.1 Values

language must be either f77, f90, f95, or c99.

The f90 and f95 arguments are equivalent. The c99 argument invokes ISO 9899:1999 C programming language behavior for objects that were compiled with cc -xc99=%all and are being linked with CC.

Interactions

The -xlang=f90 and -xlang=f95 options imply -library=f90, and the -xlang=f77 option implies -library=f77. However, the -library=f77 and -library=f90 options are not sufficient for mixed-language linking because only the -xlang option ensures the proper runtime environment.

To determine which driver to use for mixed-language linking, use the following language hierarchy:

1. C++

2. Fortran 95 (or Fortran 90)

3. Fortran 77

4. C or C99

When linking Fortran 95, Fortran 77, and C++ object files together, use the driver of the highest language. For example, use the following C++ compiler command to link C++ and Fortran 95 object files.

example% CC -xlang=f95...

To link Fortran 95 and Fortran 77 object files, use the Fortran 95 driver, as follows.

example% f95 -xlang=f77...

You cannot use the -xlang option and the -xlic_lib option in the same compiler command. If you are using -xlang and you need to link in the Sun Performance Libraries, use -library=sunperf instead.

Warnings

Do not use -xnolib with -xlang.

If you are mixing parallel Fortran objects with C++ objects, the link line must specify the -mt flag.

See also

-library, -staticlib