Compilers

I have moved company and want to re-start IFM programming. Previously, I used MS Visual C++ 2010 Express Edition (free). This no longer seems to be available for download.

Can anyone suggest what the best (free) option is now? A link would be even better!!

Thanks in advance...

You can try using Python instead :)

I think MS Visual Studio is still available, although not express... Should work the same? I still use the 2010 version...https://www.visualstudio.com/en-us/products/visual-studio-express-vs.aspx

I ended up finding VS Express 2013 and looks like it does the job.

I recently used Python to extract parameters and create tables summarizing parameters for a range of "zones"-- it works great.  I would like to incorporate it into the parameter estimation process, but I haven't quite figured out how yet.  Any thoughts?

Dear Heermann,

I am reactivating this post since we have the similar questions from other users. You can use any python script during the FePEST run for the parameter estimation. Once you create all your PEST files within FePEST, you will see a set of several batch files are also created. There is one in specific named "run_model.bat", where you can place your script line, e.g. python _MyScript.py. The script can run either before or after the FEFLOW run. It is mandatory the script is named with "_" at the beginning to avoid PEST/FePEST deleting the file in between consecutive iterations.

Best,
Carlos