> This is basic fortran programming issue, you may want to consult > some fortran programming book. > > A.Chan
It is more an issue with understanding the usual implementations of the MPI Fortran bindings, namely, having to include mpif.h in ALL procedures that wish to make use of the MPI variables. The OP would be better advised to consult some MPI documentation. Most MPI documentation would: a) mention the recommendation of the use of mpif.h b) tell one that MPI_Comm_World and bretheren in mpif.h are Fortran parameters You won't find that info by consulting some fortran programming book. -- Kevin M. Buckley Room: CO327 School of Engineering and Phone: +64 4 463 5971 Computer Science Victoria University of Wellington New Zealand