# pabcnetcclear > Preprocess and compile PascalABC.NET source files. > More information: . - Compile the specified source file into an executable with the same name: `pabcnetcclear {{path\to\source_file.pas}}` - Compile the specified source file into an executable with the specified name: `pabcnetcclear /Output:{{path\to\_file.exe}} {{path\to\source_file.pas}}` - Compile the specified source file into an executable with the same name along with/without debug information: `pabcnetcclear /Debug:{{0|1}} {{path\to\source_file.pas}}` - Allow units to be searched in the specified path while compiling the source file into an executable with the same name: `pabcnetcclear /SearchDir:{{path\to\directory}} {{path\to\source_file.pas}}` - Compile the specified source file into an executable, defining a symbol: `pabcnetcclear /Define:{{symbol}} {{path\to\source_file.pas}}`