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Filename Macros

Filename macros are predefined as filenames specified in the dependency (not full filename specifications on disk). These macros do not need to be enclosed in parentheses when invoked; specify only a $ as shown.

Macro	Meaning
$@	Current target's full name (path, base name, extension), as currently specified.
$$@	Current target's full name (path, base name, extension), as currently specified. Valid only as a dependent in a dependency.
$*	Current target's path and base name minus file extension.
$**	All dependents of the current target.
$?	All dependents with a later timestamp than the current target.
$<	Dependent file with a later timestamp than the current target. Valid only in commands in inference rules.

To specify part of a predefined filename macro, append a macro modifier and enclose the modified macro in parentheses.

Modifier	Resulting filename part
D	Drive plus directory
B	Base name
F	Base name plus extension
R	Drive plus directory plus base name

See Also

Special NMAKE Macros