Viewing compiler expanded code - C++

Question

I learned that compiler will expand macros while compiling. Templates are also expanded at the compile time. Is there any way to see this expanded code? I am compiling using

Answer 1

The VC++ compiler (cl.exe) supports a few command line switches for this:

/E preprocess to stdout
/P preprocess to file
/EP preproscess to stdout with no #lines

Additional command-line switches can be added in your project properties. In my version (VC2005), Configuration Options -> C/C++ -> Command Line -> Additional Options