Compiler -r (release mode) option not working

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Trying to compile a .bmx file that makes calls to the 3impact engine .dll file to an .exe with the command:

bmk makeapp -r -o outputfile inputfile.bmx

in a .bat file causes a console window (the BlitzMax debug window) to appear along with the application's rendering window. I've noticed this problem does not occur when I compile with the BLIde editor using its "Build as Windows program (GUI)" option.

System specs:
Athlon 2800+
WinXP
ATI Radeo Pro 9700
System RAM: 1.5 GB