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[ijk4]

I am attempting to compile a f77 code based optimization program called MINOS. First, when I compile the various subroutines, I get alot of warning messages about a variable being declared but not used. Second, when I go to run the program, I get a message about a particular subroutine not able to be located. Third,is there a command I need to use to link all the object code files, or does Plato do that automatically?

[PaulLaidler]

Warning messages can be ignored.
You will need to find the code for the missing routine.
Plato will do the linking for you if you click on the appropriate button on the toolbar.

[DanRRight]

Plato is doing good job but I still compile via batch file.

Will show how i do that and of course i'm ready to learn from all you too. This is old good method where you do not need to remember what and how it was done and requires you ultimately only one single doubleclick or one single ENTER to compile everything. All is self-documented because batch file language is simplest of all languages. This worked 30 years ago, works today and hopefully will work forever.

First, having Total Commander (resembling famous Norton Commander, the free program on the net) is important here for ultimate convenience of working with all files. That is #1 program i install on new OS.

Let's call batch file COMPILING.BAT. Then when you press "Ctrl+Enter n" stepping on the file COMPILING.BAT, the command line will be automatically filled and run

X> COMPILING n

You just type one letter "n" or nothing and use cursor keys, no excessive typing necessary -- why i also like this method.

The batch file may use external parameter for example "n" or "N" and "s" or "S" to direct the compilation with /check ( or /nocheck) and with SDBG debugger or without it. Here are two examples what's inside of batch files.