topic Problem when migrating from CVF to IVF in Intel® Fortran Compiler

Problem when migrating from CVF to IVF

Marc_Grodent — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:44:17 GMT

Hi,

I'm trying to convert my old CVF projects (mainly console applications written under CVF Professional Edition 6.6.0) to IVF(IVF Studio XE 2011 for Windows). The procedure isclearly described in http://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/migrating-from-compaq-visual-fortran/. However, after right-clicking on the workspace's .DSW file and selecting Open With "Microsoft Visual Studio Version Selector", the following message is displayed: "The project file '***.dsp' has been corrupted and cannot be opened".The project runs perfectly under CVF, so I do not understand what might cause the problem. I've also tried with other CVF projects, but the same message occurs.
Any help would be much appreciated.

Regards,

Marc

Problem when migrating from CVF to IVF

Steven_L_Intel1 — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:39:15 GMT

We have had a number of customers report this problem, but each time they send us the .dsp/.dsw files they are using, the projects convert fine for us, so we are mystified as to what causes this.

My usual advice is to just create a new project and add your files to it. If you have an especially complex project or workspace, put the .dsw and .dsp files in a ZIP archive and attach them to a reply here. I'll convert them for you (or, hopefully, will see the error myself.)

Problem when migrating from CVF to IVF

Marc_Grodent — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:35:03 GMT

Thanks for your answer.
I have many complex CVF projects to convert to IVF, so I was hoping to avoid the process of creating new ones. I have attached the .dsw and .dsp files of a very simple project (1 Fortran file, 1 Include file and an external library [NAG]). Maybe you'll see an error somewhere...

Problem when migrating from CVF to IVF

jeremy_h — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:58:11 GMT

If you end up having to migrate these the hard way, it's possible that a GUI automation tool can help you. I used a free tool call AutoIt (autoitscript.com) to help me migrate hundreds of CVF projects. You write a script in a language that looks a bit like VB, and use it to select windows, send keystrokes etc.

Problem when migrating from CVF to IVF

Steven_L_Intel1 — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:31:41 GMT

Do you have Microsoft Visual C++ installed in your newer Visual Studio? That is needed for project conversion.

Problem when migrating from CVF to IVF

Marc_Grodent — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:28:14 GMT

No, only Fortran is installed.
Thanks for your help.

Problem when migrating from CVF to IVF

Steven_L_Intel1 — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:56:34 GMT

Ok. If you are using the Visual Studio Shell from the Fortran product, CVF project conversion is not supported.

Is this conversion supported by the Microsoft Visual Studio 201

starbskz — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:56:26 GMT

Quoting Steve Lionel (Intel)

Ok. If you are using the Visual Studio Shell from the Fortran product, CVF project conversion is not supported.

Is this conversion supported by the Microsoft Visual Studio 201

Steven_L_Intel1 — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:15:13 GMT

If you mean the evaluation VS you get from Microsoft, yes, it is.

Could you please help to find the "Extract Comoaq Visual fortra

starbskz — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:29:13 GMT

Quoting Steve Lionel (Intel)

If you mean the evaluation VS you get from Microsoft, yes, it is.

I followed your instructions for VS 2008, but in the VS 2010 I

starbskz — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:33:55 GMT

Quoting starbskz

Quoting Steve Lionel (Intel)

If you mean the evaluation VS you get from Microsoft, yes, it is.

I followed your instructions for VS 2008, but in the VS 2010 I

Steven_L_Intel1 — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:11:42 GMT

You will have to uninstall and reinstall Fortran if you have added VS2010.

Also, I suggest that it is easier to read your replies if you enter your text in the Description area rather than "Post Title".

I followed your instructions for VS 2008, but in the VS 2010 I

starbskz — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:43:09 GMT

Quoting starbskz

Quoting Steve Lionel (Intel)

If you mean the evaluation VS you get from Microsoft, yes, it is.

I followed your instructions for VS 2008, but in the VS 2010 I

Steven_L_Intel1 — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:54:03 GMT

starbskz, I don't see any new text in your reply. Please type in the Description post area.

I followed your instructions for VS 2008, but in the VS 2010 I

starbskz — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:58:41 GMT

Quoting starbskz

Quoting Steve Lionel (Intel)

If you mean the evaluation VS you get from Microsoft, yes, it is.

I followed your instructions for VS 2008, but in the VS 2010 I

Steven_L_Intel1 — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:27:19 GMT

starbskz, please do not use the quote button. Just click Reply and add your text. I can't see what else you are saying.

I followed your instructions for VS 2008, but in the VS 2010 I

starbskz — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:06:22 GMT

Quoting starbskz

Quoting Steve Lionel (Intel)

If you mean the evaluation VS you get from Microsoft, yes, it is.

Problem when migrating from CVF to IVF

Marc_Grodent — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:19:21 GMT

Would CVF project conversion be supported if I use the Intel Parallel Studio XE for Windows?
I installed the Intel Fortran Studio XE as an evaluation software, so it's still time to make theappropriate choice...

I use a static numerical library from NAG in many of my CVF projects. Is it still supported by theIntel Visual Fortran or is itnecessary togo for an update?

Thanks.

When I right-cluck on my CVF project in the Microsoft Visual St

starbskz — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:16:58 GMT

Quoting Steve Lionel (Intel)

If you mean the evaluation VS you get from Microsoft, yes, it is.

Problem when migrating from CVF to IVF

Steven_L_Intel1 — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:34:05 GMT

Marc, Intel Parallel Studio XE would not change this - in order to do CVF project conversion one must have the Microsoft Visual C++ "project environment" installed. This is not available if you are using Visual Studio Shell and Microsoft has chosen to not license that code. The other thing you miss is the resource editor, though there is a freeware alternative to that.

You will probably need to obtain a new version of the NAG library that is compatible with Intel Fortran. I believe that NAG, like IMSL, is largely written in Fortran and your existing library would have been compiled with CVF. That would make it incompatible with Intel Visual Fortran. I suggest that you check with NAG on this issue.