/FORCE (Force File Output)
/FORCE:[MULTIPLE|UNRESOLVED]
The /FORCE option tells the linker to create a valid .exe file or DLL even if a symbol is referenced but not defined or is multiply defined.
The /FORCE option can take an optional argument:
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Use /FORCE:MULTIPLE to create an output file whether or not LINK finds more than one definition for a symbol.
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Use /FORCE:UNRESOLVED to create an output file whether or not LINK finds an undefined symbol. /FORCE:UNRESOLVED is ignored if the entry point symbol is unresolved.
/FORCE with no arguments implies both multiple and unresolved.
A file created with this option may not run as expected. The linker will not link incrementally when the /FORCE option is specified.
If a module is compiled with /clr, /FORCE will not create an image.
To set this linker option in the Visual Studio development environment
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Open the project's Property Pages dialog box. For details, see Setting Visual C++ Project Properties.
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Click the Linker folder.
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Click the Command Line property page.
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Type the option into the Additional Options box.
To set this linker option programmatically
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See AdditionalOptions.
