qualcomm/eld

ARM : pick up flags from object files ?

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#418 opened on Sep 24, 2025

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Description

The existing behavior is to emit VER5 ignoring the object file. Picking up flags from the object file seems like a separate change that will require additional error checking/testing. Should I create an issue for this?

Originally posted by @quic-areg in https://github.com/qualcomm/eld/pull/403#discussion_r2373596365

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Research direction
Examine the current ELF flag handling in the linker source, particularly for ARM object files. Understand how flags like VER5 are emitted and why object file flags are ignored. Investigate the existing test infrastructure for flag passing and determine the necessary changes to propagate flags from object files to the output. Look at the referenced PR #403 discussion for context on error checking and testing requirements.
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backendtoolingbuild system
Issue type
Feature
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3
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Half day
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Fresh
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Needs investigation
Prerequisites
C++ELF file formatLinker internalsARM architecture
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20