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Read Me First
This guide introduces you to Compaq Visual Fortran Version 6.6 and shows you how to install and use the three editions of the product:
Shortcut to Important Information in This Guide
The most important information you need to know to install Visual Fortran is contained in these sections in this guide:
See Section 2.1, System Requirements for the Three Editions.
The release notes contain important last-minute information. See Section 2.2, Release Notes.
To install Visual Fortran, you need your registration number. See Section 2.3, Registration Number, and Section 3.8, Registering Visual Fortran With Compaq.
Visual Fortran provides three installation options: Typical, Custom, and Run From CD-ROM.
If you are using a Windows 2000 or Windows NT system, you must log into an account with Administrator privilege to install Visual Fortran.
Complete installation details are provided in Chapter 3, How to Install Visual Fortran.
After installation, every user must apply the Per-User Setup option. See Section 4.1, Applying the Visual Fortran Per-User Setup Option. You can also read about other important postinstallation tasks in Chapter 4, Postinstallation Tasks.
If you have not previously used the Microsoft visual development environment (Developer Studio), do the following:
- Read Chapter 6, Using Visual Fortran.
- Use the Visual Fortran sample programs. See Section 7.1, Using the Sample Programs.
Much of the Visual Fortran documentation is provided online in HTML Help Viewer form. See Section 7.6, Viewing Online Documentation in the HTML Help Viewer.
Some documentation is provided in PDF format, to be read using the Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 4.0 or later. See Section 8.4, Documentation Available in PDF Format.
Several types of technical support are available from Compaq. If you encounter problems using Visual Fortran, see Chapter 10, Visual Fortran Technical Support.
Compaq Fortran Web Site
With an Internet browser, you can view the Compaq Fortran home page at:
http://www.compaq.com/fortranThis Web site contains information about software update patch kits, example programs, and additional product information.
Chapters in This Guide
This guide contains the following chapters:
Describes the software components and packaging of the three Visual Fortran editions.
Describes the system requirements for installing Visual Fortran and provides information you need to read before installing.
Describes the installation procedures for installing Visual Fortran.
Describes postinstallation tasks required to use Visual Fortran.
Describes how to install and use the license manager software for sites that purchased a concurrent-use license.
Shows how to use the Microsoft visual development environment.
Describes the major Visual Fortran software components.
Describes the printed and online documentation available with Visual Fortran.
Shows how to use the Microsoft HTML Help Viewer to access the Visual Fortran documentation.
Describes the technical support options available for Visual Fortran.
Describes how to use the Visual Fortran Reporter (VF Reporter) to report suspected problems or send suggestions to the Visual Fortran team.
Associated Documentation
See Chapter 8, Documentation Road Map: Where to Find What You Need, for information about all the documentation available with Visual Fortran.
Sending Compaq Your Comments on This Guide
Compaq welcomes your comments on this or any other Compaq Fortran manual. You can send comments by e-mail to:
fortran@compaq.comIf you have suggestions for improving particular sections or find any errors, please indicate the title, order number, and section numbers. Compaq also welcomes general comments.
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