Learn Fortran Programming: Compaq Visual Fortran 6 Options

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around using Compaq Visual Fortran 6 for learning Fortran programming, specifically focusing on which options to select in the software to start writing code. The scope includes practical application and beginner guidance.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses confusion about how to start using Compaq Visual Fortran 6 and seeks guidance on which options to select.
  • Another participant suggests that "Developer Studio" would be the appropriate choice for starting the programming process.
  • A participant requests further clarification on which specific tab and option to choose after receiving initial guidance.
  • It is proposed that selecting "Fortran Console Application" in the Project tab is necessary to create a project and run code from the console.
  • A later reply emphasizes the importance of creating a project rather than a single file, indicating that files should be added and created within the IDE.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the need to select "Fortran Console Application" to start a project, but there are varying levels of detail and certainty regarding subsequent steps and options.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the user's familiarity with the software and the specific options available in the images are not fully articulated, which may affect the clarity of guidance provided.

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Hello,

Currently I am using compaq visual fortran 6 to learn fortran programming.

I am very beginner on this so I really confuse about how to use it. Can anyone tell me which option I should choose from the following attached image, to start writing some fortran code?

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/3903/cvf6startmenu.png

Regards
 
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I'm not familiar with the image you posted, but it seems to me that "Developer Studio" would be the way to go.

The rest of those options should be available to use for your code through the Dev. Studio.
 
Hi Maxwell, Thank you for the fast reply. Rather than try it by myself, can you tell me which tab and which of its option I should choose next for sure?

Regards

Jayson

http://img354.imageshack.us/img354/4462/cvf6projectstab.png

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/1992/cvf6filestab.png
 
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Hi, you should choose Fortran Console Application in the Project tab. And you should choose a name for your project on that same tab.
 
j. martinez said:
Hi Maxwell, Thank you for the fast reply. Rather than try it by myself, can you tell me which tab and which of its option I should choose next for sure?

Regards

Jayson

Hey Jayson, I didn't see that you replied.

For the first picture, like pezze said, you should choose the Fortran console application. This will allow you to create a project and run the code from the command line/console.

The tab in the second picture includes options for creating a single file as opposed to a project.

Create a project and add and create files to it from within your IDE.
 

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