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/Zn   (Turn Off SBRPACK)

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Use the /Zn option with either the /FR or /Fr option to turn off packing of browser files. The /FR or /Fr option creates an .SBR file, which CL packs by default.

The Microsoft Browser Database Maintenance Utility (BSCMAKE) uses the .SBR file to generate a .BSC file that you can examine in Browse windows. Packing allows BSCMAKE to run faster and also saves disk space. However, BSCMAKE's /Iu option requires an unpacked .SBR file in order to include unreferenced symbols. Use /Zn only if you need to include unreferenced symbols or if compilation time is critical. You can pack the .SBR file later by using the Microsoft Browse Information Compactor (SBRPACK).