bOptimizeCode = true not being recognized in UE 4.26

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Hi Folks,

I was trying to add optimization flags to build my project. I came across this boolean bOptimizeCode in https://github.com/EpicGames/UnrealEngine/blob/4.26/Engine/Source/Programs/UnrealBuildTool/Platform/Windows/VCToolChain.cs.

However, when I add bOptimizeCode = true as part of my project’s .Build.cs or plugin’s .Build.cs files, I get the error - “error CS0103: The name ‘bOptimizeCode’ does not exist in the current context. UnrealBuildTool : error : Unable to compile source files.”

I don’t understand. The boolean is clearly being defined in the VCToolChain.cs source file, which means it must be valid. Any ideas/suggestions on what might be wrong here?

I tried on Windows and Mac, didn’t work on both.

Happy New year! and Cheers!

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You want OptimizeCode = CodeOptimization.Always. The flag you’re looking at isn’t part of ModuleRules, which is what the build.cs files define for modules.
https://github.com/EpicGames/UnrealEngine/blob/4.26/Engine/Source/Programs/UnrealBuildTool/Configuration/ModuleRules.cs

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Thanks @anonymous_user_4aa5607e1. That makes sense. In that case how do I track what optimization flags OptimizeCode = CodeOptimization.Always adds to the compilation process?

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I think I found it. OptimizeCode variable from ModuleRules.cs is used here (https://github.com/EpicGames/UnrealEngine/blob/4.26/Engine/Source/Programs/UnrealBuildTool/Configuration/UEBuildModuleCPP.cs) to get CompileEnvironment variable bOptimizeCode. And bOptimizeCode is used to decide the optimization flags based on platform here - https://github.com/EpicGames/UnrealEngine/blob/4.26/Engine/Source/Programs/UnrealBuildTool/Platform/Windows/VCToolChain.cs .