Undname

Undname is a command-line utility developed by Microsoft for the Windows operating system. It is primarily used to demangle C++ names, which are often encoded in a complex format to support function overloading and other language features. Demangling involves converting these encoded names back into their original, human-readable form.

The utility is part of the Microsoft Visual C++ toolset and is typically included with the Visual Studio development environment. It can be accessed through the Developer Command Prompt for Visual Studio, which provides a command-line interface with the necessary environment variables set up.

To use undname, users can simply type "undname" followed by the mangled name they wish to demangle. The utility will then output the demangled name, making it easier to understand the original function or variable names in the code.

Undname is particularly useful for developers who need to debug or analyze compiled C++ code, as it helps in identifying the original names of functions and variables that have been mangled during the compilation process. It supports various options and flags that can be used to customize the demangling process, such as specifying the output format or including additional information.

Overall, undname is a valuable tool for C++ developers working on Windows, providing a straightforward way to demangle names and gain insights into the underlying code.