Error running fortcom

[cowlesav]

I have never used the compiler before it is an application requested by a user I support. Personally I would be happy if he just used gcc-fortran, I could install that through yum. But here goes.

I am running an EL 5.5 system x86_64. I have gotten the necessary libstdc++.so.5 64 bit library that is required for the run and install, and I have the program installed successfully I think. The user claims that I should run the binary fortcom found under /opt/intel/Compiler/11.1/072/bin/intel64/ however when I do I get the following error:

# ./fortcom

Intel Fortran Compiler for applications running on Intel 64, Version 11.1 Build 20100414 Package ID: l_cprof_p_11.1.072

Copyright (C) 1985-2010 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.

catastrophic error: Compiler configuration problem encountered. The expected target architecture compiler is missing (unset != 11.1-intel64)

[root@sva7 intel64]# ./fortcomIntel Fortran Compiler for applications running on Intel 64, Version 11.1 Build 20100414 Package ID: l_cprof_p_11.1.072Copyright (C) 1985-2010 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.catastrophic error: Compiler configuration problem encountered. The expected target architecture compiler is missing (unset != 11.1-intel64)

I haven't found reference to anybody else running fortcom itself. ifort seems to work fine when I run it just needing the file for it to use.

Anybody know what is causing fortcom to error out, help would be most appreciated.

[Kevin_D_Intel · Accepted solution]

You're right the user is wrong. You invoke the compiler using ifort not fortcom. fortcom is the underlying command the ifort driver calls in the proper manner.

Agetting started guide (getting_started_f.pdf) is available under the compiler installation Documentation sub-directory that may be of help showing the user how to "source" the appropriate ifortvars shell setup script and invoke the compiler.

[cowlesav]

Thank you, this is a user I don't have much faith in anyways, since he decided an entire os reinstall was the way to fix an xwindows system broken by a kernel update... sigh

Thank you for your help.

[Kevin_D_Intel]

You're welcome. You and the user are both welcome to re-visit this Forum should either of you have additional questions or need for assistance. We're more than happy to help.