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Subject: Re: Conversion from RATFOR to FORTRAN
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Date: 30 Nov 90 13:35:04 GMT
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In article <251@topgun.UUCP>, maas@topgun.UUCP (Lynn D. Maas) writes...

>I am looking for software that will convert RATFOR source code to FORTRAN 77
>or 90 source code.  There are specific reasons for converting to FORTRAN
>instead of C or someone's other favorite language so there is no need to 
>use bandwidth to discuss the "right" thing to convert the RATFOR to.
> 
>The RATFOR that I need to convert consists of about 250,000 lines of source
>and also includes a very capable macro substitution capability.  I have
>plans for handling the macro substitutions but suggestions are welcome.
>The RATFOR preprocessor being used generates FORTRAN IV source with the
>usual implementation of looping via IFs and GOTOs which causes compiler
>optimizations to be minimal.
> 
>The RATFOR software currently runs under DEC/VMS and I would like to move
>along a migration path of RATFOR VMS --> FORTRAN VMS --> FORTRAN Unix.
>Any and all suggestions or experiences related to this effort will be
>appreciated.
> 

	I always thought that RATFOR originated on UNIX and was
part of that set f programs in the UNIX programmer's workbench
	Ron

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