[petsc-dev] Utility functions for externalpackages

[Matthew Knepley]

On Fri, May 3, 2013 at 8:30 AM, John Fettig <john.fettig at gmail.com> wrote:

> Is there a collection of utility routines used for interfacing to
> externalpackages?  For example, I imagine that converting to different
> kinds of sparse formats is somewhat common.  Or are the inputs to the
> externalpackages that PETSc interfaces with all so different that no such
> common routines exist?
>

So far, yes, all packages bask in their individuality.


> The two external solvers I would like to create an interface for are WSMP
> and MKL's PARDISO. Has this been done?
>

No. Those both problems for redistribution, so we have avoided them.

   Matt


> Regards,
> John
>
>


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