Simply Fortran 2.8 Now Available

Version 2.8 of Simply Fortran is now available from Approximatrix, LLC. The new release contains a number of improvements requested by users. The build procedure has been updated to eliminate the reliance on updating module time stamps; modules will now only be updated if the particular interface to the module has changed, which can improve build times for complex projects. Messages, warnings, and errors in the Build Status tab can now be clicked to take the user directly to the source of the message. Intelligent tab conversion is now available from the Edit menu to quickly fix Fortran code that is using tab characters for indentation purposes. The Launch button on the toolbar has been updated to transition to a "Terminate" button when the project is being run or debugged. The current editor position is now reflected in the Outline panel via highlighting the programming unit encompassing the cursor. A "Save All" option has been added to the File menu. Missing project or source files are now pruned from the appropriate recent lists if they no longer exist. Runtime checks can now be enabled in the Compiler Options window via a checkbox. A usability bug leading to projects erroneously being marked as modified when items are clicked in the Project Outline panel has been fixed. The installer now disables any declaration of GCC_EXEC_PREFIX environment variables to eliminate the chance of errors during compilation. Missing documentation has been added to the Help file. The latest version is available immediately from the Download page. If you find Simply Fortran useful, please consider registering your copy to ensure its ongoing development.