Mixed, Pure, and Verifiable Feature Comparison (C++/CLI)
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This topic compares features among the different /clr compilation modes. For more information, see /clr (Common Language Runtime Compilation).
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Mixed (/clr) | Pure (/clr:pure) | Safe (/clr:safe) | Related Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRT library | supported | supported | Run-Time Routines by Category | |
| MFC/ATL | supported | MFC Desktop Applications | Class Overview | ||
| Unmanaged Functions | supported | Mixed (Native and Managed) Assemblies | ||
| Unmanaged Data | supported | supported | Pure and Verifiable Code (C++/CLI) | |
| Callable from Unmanaged Functions | supported | How to: Migrate to /clr:pure (C++/CLI) | ||
| Supports calling unmanaged Functions | supported | C-style functions only | P/Invoke only | Using C++ Interop (Implicit PInvoke) |
| Supports Reflection | DLLs only | supported | supported | Reflection (C++/CLI) |