The discussion centers around the challenges faced by a newcomer to Fortran in using the FGSL library, including how to run it and launch free libraries in Fortran. Participants explore the nature of libraries, the specific requirements for using FGSL, and seek alternatives that may be easier to use.
Participants express varying levels of understanding and experience with Fortran and FGSL, indicating that there is no consensus on how to proceed with using the library effectively. Multiple viewpoints regarding the clarity of instructions and the suitability of FGSL for beginners are present.
Participants highlight limitations in the clarity of instructions provided for using FGSL, particularly for users on different operating systems. There is also mention of missing files and modifications needed for proper usage.
Newcomers to Fortran, users seeking to understand library integration in Fortran, and those looking for alternative scientific libraries may find this discussion relevant.
You don't "run" FGSL in the conventional sense, like you execute an application.astroastro said:Hi I'm completely new to fortran I've downloaded FGSL and I don't know how to run it and also I don't How should I launch the free libraries in fortran,can give me an outline?
yes but It wasn't so meaningful to me ,SteamKing said:You don't "run" FGSL in the conventional sense, like you execute an application.
A library is a collection of compiled code which can be linked to other routines written and compiled by the user to make a new program.
Have you read the README file at the following link?:
http://www.lrz.de/services/software/mathematik/gsl/fortran/
astroastro said:yes but It wasn't so meaningful to me ,
for example it said : ...
export FC=<fortran compiler command>
export FCFLAGS=<additional Fortran flags>...
I couldn't find these files in the FGSL file where are they?
and I also it need so many modification and extra files which I don't have them :(
Do you know any scientific library which is easier to use for fortran?
SteamKing said:What Fortran compiler are you using to build the FGSL library?
actually none I just started learning fortran about 3 weeksSteamKing said:How much experience do you have using libraries with Fortran? What Fortran compiler are you using to build the FGSL library?
I use windows 7 I couldn't find any other instruction in the site.I had thought about what you are saying .instruction wasn't really clear :Djtbell said:And which operating system? Those instructions look like they're for one of the GNU Fortran compilers (g77 or gfortran) on a Unix- or Linux-based computer.