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Compiler Options

The compiler options dialog allows the user to configure some aspects of the Fortran compiler. The default options after installing Simply Fortran should be acceptable for most cases, but the user can configure the compiler’s location and behavior based on the desired outcome. This page outlines the options available to the user.

Compiler Options Dialog

Compilers

The compiler locations specify the path to the Fortran, C, and resource compilers. To change this location, the path can be modified by hand or the Browse… button can be used to navigate to the desired compiler.

Simply Fortran has been designed specifically to work with the GNU Fortran compiler. The use of alternative compilers may lead to issues with the automatic build system.

AR Location

The program ar is an archiving program used to generate static libraries compatible with the GNU Compiler Collection. The default location should be acceptable.

Delete Associated Objects…

When this option is enabled, object files and, if applicable, module files generated by a particular source file will be deleted whenever the corresponding source file is disabled in the Project Pane . This option helps ensure that stale object and module files are not left present if a file is disabled in a project.

Terminate Process Prior to Building

When this option is enabled, Simply Fortran will attempt to terminate any processes running that might interfere with the build process. For example, it will automatically terminate any current debugging session or instances of the target executable (for executable projects) prior to attempting to build the target.

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Project Options