On Mon, May 11, 2015 at 12:40 PM, Daily, Jeff A <jeff.daily@xxxxxxxx> wrote: >> -----Original Message----- >> From: autoconf-bounces+jeff.daily=pnl.gov@xxxxxxx [mailto:autoconf- >> bounces+jeff.daily=pnl.gov@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Diab Jerius >> Sent: Monday, May 11, 2015 8:59 AM >> To: autoconf@xxxxxxx >> Subject: macro which returns found compiler for given language? >> >> I'm trying to determine the version of GNU Fortran by parsing the >> compiler's standard output when passed the --version option. >> >> I cannot use AC_COMPILE_IFELSE, as the compiler doesn't generate an >> object file when passed --version, and AC_COMPILE_IFELSE requires that >> for success. >> >> I've resorted to using the _AC_CC macro to get the name of the >> compiler so that I can execute it directly, but that's not good >> practice. >> >> Is there a public macro which provides the compiler for a given language? > > Why do you need an autoconf macro to provide this? > > If a shell variable is sufficient, then use the following: > > C -> $CC > C++ -> $CXX > Fortran77 -> $F77 > Fortran -> $FC > > These output variables are documented in the autoconf manual under AC_PROG_CC, AC_PROG_CXX, AC_PROG_F77, AC_PROG_FC, respectively. D'oh! You know, I think I knew that once upon a time. Thanks!. Diab _______________________________________________ Autoconf mailing list Autoconf@xxxxxxx https://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/autoconf
