updating Intel Fortran compiler

[Stuart_M_]

Hey folks

This may seem like an idiotic question, but I'm battling to figure out how to check whether I have the latest version of my compiler. My version, according to Visual Studio, is "Intel Fortran Compiler Integration for Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, Version 10.0.3718.2005".

Can I update to 10.1 or does that require a purchase? How do I tell whether my version is the latest for 10.0? The download page (https://registrationcenter.intel.com/RegCenter/Download.aspx?productid=948&sn=) for 10.0 seems to indicate the version for download is 10.0.027 (posted date 8/22/07), yet mine is 10.0.3718.

Isn't there just an automatic Intel update tool?

Thanks

[Ron_Green]

No there is no automatic update tool, unfortunately. You are looking at the version of the Integrations kit and not the compiler version.

To check the version, open a "Build Environment ...." window and type:

ifort -V

also when you open the build window you will get the version - something like 11.0.074 for example or w_fc_p_10.0.0xx for a package ID. Your buildlog.htm might also have a Package ID with the version info in it.

Updates: yes, Registrationcenter.intel.com will show the latest version of the compiler that YOUR SUPPORT LICENSE allows you to download. When you purchase a license, you get 1 year of unlimited updates from Registrationcenter.intel.com. Your license never expires BUT you cannot download or install compilers that come out after your support expires.

To keep current, you can purchase a Support and Service Renewal (SSR) license. This extends your license 1 more year FROM THE DATE THE LAST LICENSE EXPIRED, and NOT from the date of purchase.

ron

[it_supporteng_monash]

Hi,

We have purchased 2 network licenses for Intel Fortran. Installed license server and it looks fine. We got version 11.

The problem is we use it only with ABAQUS 6.7-1 and it only works with FFORTRAN 8.1 and 9.1.

We have another stand alone license for 9.1 and it works fine with ABAQUS.

I have tried downloads but couldn't find network version for FORTRAN 9.1.
Does it exist?
If yes how I can get it?
Would it work with same license file as version 11 or I need another license file?

I am trying to get with email but all I get is auto-replys from intel.registration.center@intel.com with information about version 11 which I already have.

Regards
Ilija

[TimP]

Yes, any released version of the compiler would work with your license. There is no "network" version of the compiler; only the environment variable (set at installation) changes for a network license. Visual Studio integration is limited to 2 Fortran installations on one computer, otherwise you could have as many major versions as you like (e.g. 8.1,9.1,10.1,11).