# Compiling and Linking Software that Uses AST

A small number of UNIX commands are provided by AST to assist with the process of building software. A description of these can be found in Appendix E and their use is discussed here. Note that in order to access these commands, the appropriate directory (normally “/star/bin”) should be on your PATH.

Subsections

- Accessing the “ast.h” Header File
- Linking with AST Facilities
- Building ADAM Applications that Use AST