Mixing Compaq Visual Fortran 6 with Microsoft Visual C++ .NET

From: Mike Westerfield (MikeW50_at_aol.com)
Date: 04/27/04 

Date: 26 Apr 2004 15:33:12 -0700

Hi folks,

I've been asked to provide a C++ GUI to an existing text based FORTRAN
program. I'm familiar with both languages, although I have never had
an occasion to mix them before.

I've seen postings in this group that indicate mixing Compaq Visual
FORTRAN 6 with Microsoft Visual C++ works well. I have a few specific
questions, though.

1. I have Compaq Visual FORTRAN 6.1, and need to get a copy of C++ for
the company I'm working for. Will Microsoft® Visual C++® .NET 2003
Standard Edition work well with Compaq Visual FORTRAN 6.1, or do I
need to drop back to Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 or get the Professional
version of C++ .NET?

2. Will I be able to mix the languages, with appropriate headers, and
compile/link/run with a single step, even if changes have been made
both to FORTAN and C source, or will I need to build a FORTRAN library
and link it into the C++ program?

3. If I can mix the languages and compile in one step, can I also
debug, stepping from C++ into a FORTRAN subroutine?

4. Is there any particular reason to push for the Professional version
of C++ rather than the Standard edition?

Thanks,

Mike Westerfield

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