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Windows long path support in mpiexec?

ASTTools
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Hi,

 

I have an issue where our MPI solver stops right at the start when the project directory length exceeds 260 characters:

[mpiexec@ATGRZWN312535] HYD_hostfile_parse (hostfile\hydra_hostfile.c:74): machinefile no such file, or not a regular file
[mpiexec@ATGRZWN312535] mfile_fn (mpiexec_params.c:489): error parsing hostfile
[mpiexec@ATGRZWN312535] match_arg (arg\hydra_arg.c:83): match handler returned error
[mpiexec@ATGRZWN312535] HYD_arg_parse_array (arg\hydra_arg.c:128): argument matching returned error
[mpiexec@ATGRZWN312535] mpiexec_get_parameters (mpiexec_params.c:1359): error parsing input array
[mpiexec@ATGRZWN312535] wmain (mpiexec.c:1783): error parsing parameters

 

The machine file exists and the simulation starts correctly when the project path is shorter.

Is mpiexec not supporting or Windows long paths or do you have different hint what could be the problem?

 

Thanks,

BR

Armin

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VeenaJ_Intel
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Hi,

 

Thank you for reaching out to the Intel Communities. To assist you effectively, we kindly request the following details:

 

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VeenaJ_Intel
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Hi,

 

We haven't heard back from you. Could you please provide an update on your issue?

 

Regards,

Veena

 

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VeenaJ_Intel
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Hi,

 

We have not heard back from you. This thread will no longer be monitored by Intel. If you need further assistance, please post a new question.

 

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SamSamSam
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Hi,

Sorry for re-opening this topic but was there some development in the background or is there some official statement about how and in which extent Windows long paths are supported?

We are seeing exactly the same problem using Intel MPI 2021.1.6 on Windows and I am wondering if this is some known issue/limitation or if it basically should work?

Thx!

 

BR

Armin

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TobiasK
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@SamSamSam 
This issue never reached the developers, since the reporter never reacted on the request from Veena.

Please open a new thread with all required information and I will take care of it.

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