*record-xref-info*

This variable is a boolean which determines whether cross-reference information is recorded by the compiler. When *record-xref-info* is true, the compiler will generate cross-reference information and when it is false, the compiler will not generate such information. For most methods of compilation, such as calling compile or the top-level commands :cf and :cload, the value of this variable controls the behavior. compile-file has an xref keyword argument whose default is supplied by this variable but explicitly specifying a value for the xref keyword argument to compile-file will override the value of this variable.

The initial value of this variable is dependent on how the Lisp image was built (see build-lisp-image). Users who want cross reference information recorded should set this value and that of *load-xref-info* to t. Be warned that compilation time, image size and fasl file size are all increased by the generation and loading of cross reference information.

See also *load-xref-info*.

See also cross-reference.htm for general information on the cross-reference facility in Allegro CL.

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