[FORTRAN] Strange Characters in output

[zstratto]

Hi, I am trying to compile a code that should work fine, but I am getting errors and also some odd characters are printing on the screen. This is the output:


ENTER INPUT FILE NAME (INCLUDE EXTENSION NAME)
blisw.inp
YOUR INPUT FILE IS
blisw.inp
THIS PROGRAM CURV.EXE WILL GENERATE SEVERAL OUTPUT FILES:
1. OUTPUT FILE NAME
bliswOUT.TXT5ø…àV5P
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2. SUMMARY OUTPUT FILE NAME
bliswSUMMARYOUT.TXTtaßé*ƒ`
3. EXTERNAL VELOCITY IN FILE FORT.11
4. VELOCITY PROFILE IN FILE FORT.12
5. VELOCITY PROFILE along Stream Line coordinate System in File fort.10
6. Shape Factor,Rtheta Reynolds number based on momentum
thickness along external strea, in File FORT.88
invalid number: incomprehensible list input
apparent state: unit 55 named blisw.inp
last format: list io
lately reading direct formatted external IO
Aborted (core dumped)

The strange thing is that the code has been compiled before (its from a book), and that executable works fine when I specify the input, its only when I compile the source code that I get this error. I have tried several compilers so far (unix environment, silverfrost, g77) and this same thing happens. Any help with this would be very appreciated, thank you.

 

[gsal]

It would help if you posted the code.
It would help if you posted the content of the input file ( blisw.inp ? )

 

[zstratto]

Hi Gsal,

The code and input can be found here: http://extras.springer.com/2004/978-3-540-20160-1/document/BLISW_stp3d

The program I am trying to compile is blisw.for, and the input is blisw.inp. Thanks.

 

[AlephZero]

The code would never have worked properly in standard Fortran, except by good luck.

You could try adding

INPUT_NAME = " "
OUTPUT_NAME = " "
SUMMARY_NAME = " "

at the start of the program. That might get rid of the "junk" characters.

 

[LudusRex]

Dear researcher,

Thank you for bringing this issue to my attention. It seems that there may be an issue with the input file or the way it is being read by the program. I suggest checking the input file for any unusual characters or formatting errors. Also, make sure that the input file is being read correctly by the program.

Additionally, I recommend checking the compiler options and ensuring that they are set correctly for the type of code you are trying to compile. It is possible that the errors and odd characters are a result of incorrect compiler settings.

If the issue persists, I suggest reaching out to the author of the book or the compiler's technical support for further assistance. It may also be helpful to consult with other scientists or programmers who have experience with FORTRAN and similar issues.

I hope this helps in resolving the problem. Best of luck with your research.

Sincerely,