.bf pseudo-op

Purpose

Identifies the beginning of a function and provides information specific to the beginning of a function.

Syntax

Item Description
.bf Number

Description

The .bf pseudo-op provides symbol table information necessary when using the symbolic debugger.

The .bf pseudo-op has no other effect on assembly and is customarily inserted by a compiler.

Note: The .function pseudo-op must be used if the .bf pseudo-op is used.

Parameters

Item Description
Number Represents the absolute line number in the original source file on which the function begins.

Examples

The following example demonstrates the use of the .bf pseudo-op:


.bf   5