How do I make an unreferenced object load in C++?

Question

I have a .cpp file (let\'s call it statinit.cpp) compiled and linked into my executable using gcc. My main() function is

Answer 1

I ran into the same problem.

Write a file, DoNotOptimizeAway.cpp:

void NoDeadcodeElimination()
{
    // Here use at least once each of the variables that you'll need.
}

Then call NoDeadcodeElimination() from main.

EDIT: alternatively you can edit your linker options and tell it to always link everything, even if it's not used. I don't like this approach though since executables will get much bigger.