To be able to easily identify the version of an executable binary, we embed a version string in the code, i.e. character(len=64) :: vers='<<<vers_bltr4_1.1.0.0>>>'//achar(0) ... character(len=256) c256 and then use the strings command to (we're running redhat) to be able to quickly identify the version of the executable, i.e. [db@VI1 src]$ strings ../bin/bltr4.exe | grep "<<<ver" <<<vers_bltr4_1.1.0.0>>> The only problem is that to make sure the variable vers does not get optimized out by the compiler, I have to include code like this c256=vers !needed so version string does not get optimized out by compiler We do need to make sure the code is optimized, but having to include that above assignment statement is not only somewhat obtuse but in some edge cases chews up resources (some of the programs are very time/resource sensitive). I've tried various work arounds, but in summary the above assignment seems to be the only way to insure the compiler does not optimize out the vers string. Is there any way to force the compiler to keep a variable in the executable, yet otherwise have the optimizer on? Thanks in advance David -- David Brown Eckhardt Trading Company 300 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 1080 Chicago, IL 60606 Tel: 312-765-0565 x1006 -- PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose and is protected by law. Any use, distribution, disclosure, alteration, copying or re-transmittal by persons who are not intended recipients of this email may be a violation of law and is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please permanently delete all copies of this e-mail and any attachments from your computer system and destroy any hard copies. This e-mail and any attachments hereto are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as an offer to provide advisory services, or sell interests in any investment vehicle managed, by the Trading Advisor or its affiliates. Any information regarding trading performance must be considered in conjunction with the appropriate disclosure documents.
