Forbidden symbols

In the Forbidden symbols tab, you can specify the keywords, symbols and identifiers that must not be used in the project code. The forbidden symbols are checked during the static analysis if rule SA0181: Forbidden symbols is configured as an error or warning.

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Configuration of forbidden symbols

You can enter these symbols directly in the row or select them via the input assistant. If the rule SA0181: Forbidden symbols is enabled, the code is checked for the presence of these terms during static analysis. Depending on the configuration of SA0181, an error or warning is displayed in the message window when hits are found.

Syntax of symbol violations in the message window

Depending on the configuration of SA0181, an error or warning will be displayed in the message window after the static analysis has been performed if a forbidden symbol is used in the code.

Syntax: "SA0181: Forbidden symbol '<symbol>'“

Example for the symbol XOR: "SA0181: Forbidden symbol 'XOR'"