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[netCDF #RTD-555738]: 64-bit dimensions in the Fortran 90 interface

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  • Subject: [netCDF #RTD-555738]: 64-bit dimensions in the Fortran 90 interface
  • Date: Mon, 03 Oct 2016 10:22:06 -0600
Hello,

Let me preface this with the fact that I am not a fortran developer; with Russ' 
recent retirement, the bulk of our fortran expertise has departed, until we're 
able to hire a new Fortran expert.  From my reading of the code, it would seem 
to me that you are correct, and that the size of dimension values is limited to 
the 32-bit integer.  A little bit of Google research suggests to me that 
dimensions should use the named constant `C_SIZE_T`.

I'll take a stab at making this change for the next release.  We also actively 
solicit pull requests/patches from our community, should anybody be so 
inclined! Such patches are always greatly appreciated :).

Thanks,

-Ward

> Dimension values in the C interface are of size_t type, which is typically
> a 64-bit integer on 64-bit systems.  However it appear that in the Fortran
> 90 interface such dimension values are limited to default integer type,
> which is typically 32-bits.  Do I have that right, or am I mistaken about
> it?
> 
> 


Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: RTD-555738
Department: Support netCDF
Priority: Normal
Status: Closed
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