Re: Compile issues: error: your Fortran compiler must have an option to make integers the same size as octave_idx_type (int).

[Ben Abbott]

On Aug 30, 2011, at 9:15 AM, Stephen Wilson wrote:

> Hello, 
> 
> I'm trying to install Octave 3.4.2 on a MacBook running 10.6.7. On my machine 
> I have:
> - GNU Make
> - g++
> - gcc
> - g77
> - gfortran
> 
> When I run the ./configure script I get this error:
> 
> <code>error: your Fortran compiler must have an option to make integers the 
> same size as octave_idx_type (int). </code>
> 
> I see that other people have encountered this error. However, I am at a loss 
> to fix it. What are the steps I need to carry out to get Octave to work?
> 
> I can't use the Octave.app as I need to use s Matlab script that uses 
> imread() and the application was compiled with this disabled.
> 
> Similarly, trying to install octave-devel using macports doesn't work as it 
> hangs when trying to build gcc (despite it already being installed)l.
> 
> Any help greatly appreciated!
> 
> Thanks a million
> 
> Stephen Wilson

If you are unable to build MacPort's gcc then it is possible you have a problem 
with your development tools.

Where did you obtain your g++, gcc, g77, & gfortran?

Ben