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WARPCONV
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WarpConv is a command-line utility program that converts existing PLink-
-compatible link files into the link file format required by WarpLink.
WarpLink uses a Microsoft Link and Borland TLink compatible script file
format that is also known as positional. Linkers, such as PLink and RTLink,
use or are based on a PLink compatible script format, also known as free
format. Using WarpConv can shorten your learning curve if you are switching
to WarpLink from one of these products.
Technical Note:
The terms link file, link script file, linker script and response file are
used interchangeably.
WarpConv Format
Use the following format to start WarpConv at the DOS prompt:
WARPCONV [options] [input_file] [output_file]
Items in brackets are optional, WarpConv will prompt for file names if
necessary. If no file extension is supplied, WarpConv will default to
the extension .LNK. To specify a file name without an extension, place
a period at the end of the name.
Using WarpConv
Like the other WarpLink utilities, WarpConv is easy to use. You specify
an input file, an output file, and options as desired. You may either
supply the input and output file on the command-line or WarpConv will
prompt you for them. WarpConv will then convert your PLink response file
to the Microsoft Link format.
You can display a help screen by entering the following at the DOS prompt:
WARPCONV ?
WarpConv Options Summary
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| Option Description |
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| /nc Do not keep translator comments in WarpLink response file. |
| /no Do not automatically add OVLMGR.OBJ to object module list. |
| /nw Do not display any warnings following translation. |
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WarpConv Options Details
/nc Do not keep translator comments in WarpLink response file.
Description
WarpConv automatically inserts translation comments at the beginning of
the WarpLink response file. The /nc option will cause WarpConv to
omit these comments in the WarpLink response file.
/no Do not automatically add OVLMGR.OBJ to object module list.
Description
WarpConv automatically adds the WarpLink overlay manager file to the
list of object modules if overlay usage is detected. The /no option will
cause WarpConv to omit the overlay manager file from the response file.
/nw Do not display any warnings following translation.
Description
WarpConv automatically provides warning feedback at the end of the
translation process in certain situations where it detects possible
incompatibilities. The /nw option will instruct WarpConv not to display
these warnings.