### 2.2.1. Compiling Code with the Mesh Import API

Compilation of a customized executable must be performed using an appropriate compiler with appropriate compiler flags. The supported compilers are listed in Compiler Requirements for All Windows Versions in the Installation and Licensing Documentation and Compiler Requirements for All Linux Versions in the Installation and Licensing Documentation.

Note: Windows users should note that custom mesh import programs must be compiled as multi-threaded applications.

The customized executable must be linked with the provided Mesh Import API library and the provided I/O library as detailed in Linking Code with the Mesh Import API.

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