Windows Fortran Compiler Installation

There are multiple fortran compiler suites available for Windows that when installed correctly can compile Machline. The following instructions are for the simplest installation that we are aware of but is not the only way to install Machline.

Step 1: Install TDM-GCC

Download the TDM-GCC installer for 32 and 64 bit systems found here

Once downloaded, run the setup file.
Click Create to start a new installation.
Select MinGW-w64/TDM64 (32-bit and 64-bit) and click Next.
Specify the installation directory (The default works great for most installations). Click Next.
On the Choose Components page, change the install type to TDM-GCC Recommended, All Packages. Click Install.
Once the installation has finished, close the installer.
Ensure that the installation was successful by typing gfortran --version into the command prompt.

Step 2: Install MinGW

Download the MinGW installer found here

Once downloaded, run the setup file.
Click Install to start the installation.
Specify the installation directory (The default works great for most installations). Click Continue.
Once the download is complete click Continue. The Installation Manager will then pull up.
Select the msys-base-bin package and select Mark for Installation.
In the Installation header, select Apply Changes. In the new window click Apply.
Once the download and installation has finished, ensure that there were no errors in the installation and click Close.
Close the installer.

Step 3: Setup Environment Variables

Setup the necessary paths to allow fortran to be compiled from any terminal

In the Windows search bar type env and select Edit the System Environment Variables.
In the new window select Environment Variables....
In System Variables select Path and click Edit....
Select New and type