DEF File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
Primary Usage Linker configuration
Common File Extension .def
File Format Type Text
Supported by Operating Systems Windows
Used by Languages C, C++
Editor Compatibility Any text editor
MIME Type text/plain
Character Set ASCII or UTF-8 without BOM
Main Purpose Defining exports for a DLL
Structure Elements LIBRARY, EXPORTS, SECTIONS
Keyword - LIBRARY Defines the name of the DLL
Keyword - EXPORTS Lists functions to export from DLL
Keyword - SECTIONS Defines sections attributes
Comment Syntax Semicolon (;)
Directives Support Yes
Linker Input Used to provide linker with module definitions
Can Include Code No
Supports Versioning Yes
Stack Size Definition Can specify stack size for the application
Heap Size Definition Can specify heap size for the application
Can Specify Entry Point Yes, for DLLs