Query on Visual studio compatible with Intel parallel studio XE composer edition

[S_S_1]

This is regarding the  recently  purchased

  “Intel Parallel Studio XE Composer Edition”.

(a) Do I need to  install visual studio 2013 express edition   ?

(b) I run  also  C# code or  c++ apart from Fortran in the same   desktop . Hence, which   version of Microsoft visual studio ( whether  2010 or  2012) would be best  to cover   C#  code as well Intel Fortran codes?

( c) Earlier  by mistake, community  edition was installed .But we   do not wish  to  load community edition of  Visual studio 2015.

 What is the higher  version than community  edition?

(d) If  express edition is   also not suitable, then what  versionof Microsoft visual studio would be beter?

Regards,

S. Sikdar

[Steven_L_Intel1]

Do not install any Visual Studio Express Edition, and if you did install one, please uninstall it before installing Intel Parallel Studio XE.

If you aren't using the Community Edition of Visual Studio, then Professional or Enterprise Edition will work.

I recommend the latest Visual Studio version supported by the version of Parallel Studio XE you use. You can see a list here. If the choice is between 2010 and 2012, use 2012.

[S_S_1]

In continuation to  my  earlier  query, I am   glad to know that    Microsoft  visual  studio    2012, express or enterprise  edition would  work   both Intel Fortan as well as  for running  my other  existing  C# codes.

However, what  about   Microsoft  Visual studio  2013 ? Does  it  support both types of codes with  Express or   Enterprise edition?

Please inform the  complete  description  that  would be required for  putting  the  purchase specification of Microsoft  visual  studio to cover  both  types of codes.   Is it  Microsoft  Visual studio 2012 or  2013   C++  Express  Edition or Enterprise  edition or any other  description.

Regards,

S. S.

[TimP]

Steve already advised you not to try express.  Vs2013 community and enterprise work well with ifort.

[Steven_L_Intel1]

This page tells you exactly what you need to know: https://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/intel-fortran-compiler-for-windows-required-and-optional-microsoft-development-software

[S_S_1]

Following your   suggestion for recently purchased  “Intel Parallel Studio XE Composer Edition”., we have arrange to  uninstall other  Microsoft visual studio and install only   Intel Parallel Studio XE.    Now,  intel Fortran is  running  fine.

But to  run  my other codes written  in  C# (  c-sharp ) codes or  C++ codes, should we   go for  Visual studio 2012/ 2013/ 2015  Professional version   or  any other version  you suggest for smooth running in addition to running of   intel fortran codes  in the same computer  .

What should be  the total   specification of the  visual studio that I order before purchse?

Regards,

S. S

[Steven_L_Intel1]

I would recommend Visual Studio 2015 Professional Edition. Install that, select the "custom" install to add C++ to the languages supported. Then install or reinstall (as a change/modify) Parallel Studio XE.

[S_S_1]

Dear  Mr. Steve,

                      You have suggested  on  January 15 ( Yesterday) for the  installation of   Visual Studio 2015 Professional Edition.

Now, at  present,  the   desktop is already  loaded with  Intel parallel studio XE composer edition

But  It is not  clear from   your posting about the steps tobe followed:  whether  I need to   uninstall the  parallel studio XE composer edition first,  followed  by the  installation of   Visual Studio 2015 Professional Edition. Should I need  to  re-install again the  parallel studio  XE  composer edition?  If yes, I hope  the    combination of  Visual Studio 2015 Professional Edition and  parallel studio  XE  composer edition would not   create any  problem.

If all of  the above  steps  are  alright,  in that case  I should    be able to run  the  C#  ( C-sharp) codes that were running   earlier.

Regards,

S. S. 

[Steven_L_Intel1]

If you already have Parallel Studio XE installed, then after installing VS2015 go into Programs and Features, select Intel Parallel Studio XE and then click Change/Modify or Uninstall/Change.  When the Parallel Studio XE install dialog comes up, select Modify and then just Next through all the pages, You'll come to one that says "Choose Integration Target" and it will list all of the supported VS versions you have installed. Check the box for VS2015 and proceed with the install. It will add in the VS2015 support.

[S_S_1]

Dear  Steve,

           I hope as  per your suggestion,  following the installation of  visual studio  2015 professional Edition , the previously installed  |C# ( C-sharp ) codes in the computer  can be compiled and executed. This operation will be  effective apart from the  running the  Fortran codes   using  intel  Fortran   compiler. Is  it confirmed then  we  can   proceed  with  purchase of    Visual studio 2015.

Regards,

S. S. 

[Steven_L_Intel1]

There will be no effect on C# from following the steps I suggested.