Errata for SPEC MPI2007

Last updated: 16 July 2007 blw

This document describes known problems in SPEC MPI2007. The latest version of this document may be found at http://www.spec.org/mpi2007/Docs/errata.html.

• Problems may be added in the Open section from time to time.
• When problems are fixed, they are moved to the Closed section.

Notice to maintainers: When updating this document, please do not ever re-use problem numbers.

If you are looking for the solution to a technical question, you might also want to review the latest version of http://www.spec.org/mpi2007/Docs/faq.html.

Open Problem Reports

1. "ranks" in base section

• Problem summary: The "ranks" variable cannot be set in the base section.
• Details: The "ranks" variable must be used to set the number of ranks to run, and can be set in the config file.
• Workaround: Set the variable ranks in the header section (before any rules).

2. Compound macro names have issues

• Problem summary: Compount macro names may not expand as expected.
• Details: Compound macro names like OP_%{x}_%{y} do not expand correctly in the pre-processor.
• Workaround: Do not use compound macro names.

3. Run Rules documentation, report format

• Problem summary: The run rules documentation description of the report format is not current.
• Details: see summary.
• Workaround: Actual reports are the correct format.

4. %ifdef may not work

• Problem summary: The %ifdef usage by the tools may fail.
• Details: Unknown, under investigation.
• Workaround: Do not use if it is failing.

5. Config file documentation

• Problem summary: Config file document needs updating.
• Details: The details of the config file document is still under revision and www.spec.org should be checked for the most current version of this document.
• Workaround: See www.spec.org for the current version of the document.

6. Report format

• Problem summary: Report format for ps and pdf broken.
• Details: The report formatter generates messy reports for postscript and pdf. Results submitted to SPEC will be correct when available.
• Workaround: Do not use ps or pdf reports until fixed.

7. Links in html reports

• Problem summary: Some of the descriptive links in the html report my not point to any additional information.
• Details: See summary.
• Workaround: Documentation will be improved as soon as possible so www.spec.org produces correct links.

Closed Problem Reports

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