Small problem with Intel C++ compiler version string ( related to Intel Parallel Studio XE 2013 Update 2 )

[SergeyKostrov]

I detected a small problem with Intel C++ compiler version string and please take a look:

[ Intel Parallel Studio XE 2013 - Initial Release ]
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Compiling with Intel(R) C++ Compiler XE 13.1.0.089 [IA-32]... (Intel C++ Environment)
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Note: Correct version string 13.1.0.089

[ Intel Parallel Studio XE 2013 - Update 2 ]
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Compiling with Intel(R) C++ Compiler XE 13.1.0.149 [IA-32]... (Intel C++ Environment)
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Note: Incorrect version string and 13.1.2.149 is expected ( that is .2. instead of .0. )

Thanks.

[SergeyKostrov]

Here is another issue: [ Intel Parallel Studio XE 2013 - Update 2 ] [ IccTestApp.VS08PE.icproj ] Version="13.0" Name="IccTestApp" ProjectGUID="{7BD72384-E016-40D1-BB5E-4DB8B79C4DB2}" VCNestedProjectGUID="{AFBE8A33-8F91-4E5C-878F-2D7C937B2737}" VCNestedProjectFileName="IccTestApp.VS08PE.vcproj" ... I think 13.1 needs to be used instead of 13.0.

[TimP]

See this discussion

http://software.intel.com/en-us/forums/topic/375526

I haven't seen justification for the marketing decision to issue labels which conflict with the established numbering system for compiler releases.  By the old system, you're looking at 13.0 update 2.

[JenniferJ]

Yeh, it is confusing about the update2. It's because that the compiler in update 2 is actually 13.1. 

For update3, you will see 13.1.1 instead. 

Sorry for those confusion. It's just not everything would work as you'd originally planned. 

Jennifer 

[SergeyKostrov]

Thank you both of you! >>For update3, you will see 13.1.1 instead. >> >>Sorry for those confusion. It's just not everything would work as you'd originally planned. That is really confusing, unfortunately. A good thing is that it doesn't affect quality of compilation. I'm very glad to use Intel C++ compiler and three different versions are used at the moment ( v8, v12 and v13 / that is why I'm forced to pay attention for so small details ).

[SergeyKostrov]

Could you also take a look at a small problem with .icproj file ( the 2nd post in the thread )? Thanks in advance.

[JenniferJ]

Sergey,

The version "13.0" in the .icproj file does not necessary match the icl version. It is correct. Right now all the Composer 2013 RTM, update1, update2, and update 3 are one product.

yes, it's confusing. Hopefully it's just this time.

Jennifer