[TRNSYS-users] TYPE 62 and Compiler

[Michaël Kummert]

Alexander,

> I would like to work with the TYPE 62 component (TRNSYS to Excel Interface).
> I don't have a compiler at the moment. 
> Is it possible to install this component properly without having a compiler?

You need a compiler in order to add the component to your TRNSYS library 
(link it to the other components in TRNLib.dll). Some distributors 
sometimes offer the service of recompiling a DLL for you, depending on 
your maintenance contract with them. You should check with your 
distributor if you think that is the only use you will ever have for a 
compiler (keep in mind that TRNSYS 16 will NOT require a compiler 
anymore to add new components, thanks to the multi-DLL architecture)

> A second question is about the Fortran compiler:
> Which currently available compiler is worth to buy it in order to work with TRNSYS and Hydrogems? 
> I heard, that the Compac Compiler isn't available any more...

The Intel Visual Fortran compiler (version 8.0) is the recommended 
compiler for users who have to purchase a new compiler. Users who 
already have the Compaq Visual Fortran compiler are advised to keep 
using it.

Kind regards,

Michaël Kummert


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