Map file = Detailed also produces DRC file

[Fr0sT.Brutal 897]

If I set Map file option to Detailed, compiler always produces .DRC file regardless of the "Output .drc" option. I'm not sure is it bug or feature? The newest version I tested with is 10.3

[DelphiUdIT 132]

With 11.3 it's the same. The .drc file is generated anyway.

[Uwe Raabe 1891]

Looks like as designed:

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• Detailed: Produces a map file that includes a list of segments, the program start address, any warning or error messages produced during the link, a list of alphabetically sorted public symbols, and an additional detailed segment map. The detailed segment map includes the segment address, length in bytes, segment name, group, and module information. Also produces a resource string file.

 

[Brian Evans 83]

The help also says it is generated if either option is set (detailed map files OR .drc generation);

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To enable the generation of this optional file, do either of the following:

• Use the "Detailed" value for the Map file option in Project > Options > Delphi Compiler > Linking.
• Enable the Output resource string .drc file option in Project > Options > Delphi Compiler > Linking.

 

 

[Fr0sT.Brutal 897]

9 hours ago, Uwe Raabe said:

Looks like as designed:

Yep, you're right. XE2 help hasn't this note but 10.3 has. I wonder what the purpose of this.