Currently, this compiles for when in debug mode, but fails to compile when in no-debug

I would imagine that debug mode disables any inlining at all, certainly reshaping. That said, the error is strange. It fails compiling pre_process? pre_process doesn't use openacc statements...

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here's the error:

NVFORTRAN-S-0275-Unable to open file pre_process_lib/s_compute_pressure-5-oToBA while extracting or inlining (/storage/coda1/d-coc/0/sbryngelson3/runners/actions-runner-02/_work/MFC/MFC/build/staging/4aa13650e3/fypp/pre_process/m_variables_conversion.fpp.f90: 1058)

Found this

Your findings are correct:
The -Minline=reshape flag in the NVIDIA HPC compilers (nvc, nvc++, nvfortran) allows the compiler to inline Fortran code even when the array shapes do not match between the caller and the callee. This is a more aggressive inlining than the default behavior, which typically requires array shapes to match for correctness and safety.

Consequences of Using -Minline=reshape

Potential Risks:

• Correctness: Allowing inlining when array shapes do not match can break code if the underlying assumptions about array shapes are violated. Fortran's array semantics rely on shape consistency, and bypassing this can lead to memory errors, incorrect results, or runtime crashes if the code depends on shape matching for correctness.
• Undefined Behavior: If your code or libraries rely on the Fortran standard's requirement for matching array shapes, using this flag could introduce subtle bugs that are hard to detect and debug.
• Portability: Code compiled with this flag may behave differently than on other compilers or without the flag, reducing portability and increasing maintenance complexity.

When Is It Safe?

• If you are certain that the shape mismatch will not cause issues in your specific code paths (for example, if only the data content matters and not the shape metadata), it may be safe. However, this is rarely the case in general Fortran code.
• For most users, especially with large or legacy codebases, enabling this flag is not recommended unless you have a strong reason and have thoroughly tested your application.

Is It Likely to Break Code?

• Yes, it is possible. Since the flag relaxes a key safety check in Fortran's array handling, it can break code that assumes shape matching. Bugs may not always be immediately obvious and could manifest as incorrect results or segmentation faults.

Recommendation

• Only use -Minline=reshape if you have a specific performance need, a deep understanding of your code's array usage, and have done extensive testing.
• For most users, avoid this flag to ensure correctness and maintainability.

"Allows inlining in Fortran even when array shapes do not match."

Summary:
Using -Minline=reshape can break code that depends on matching array shapes and should be used with caution. It is not generally safe for all codebases.

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[2] https://docs.nvidia.com/hpc-sdk/
[3] https://scienceit-docs.lbl.gov/hpc/software/compilers/nvhpc/
[4] https://docs.discoverer.bg/nvidia_hpc_sdk.html
[5] https://rci.stonybrook.edu/HPC/software/nvhpc
[6] https://docs.alcf.anl.gov/polaris/compiling-and-linking/nvidia-compiler-polaris/
[7] https://hpc.cea.fr/tgcc-public/en/html/toc/fulldoc/Parallel_programming.html
[8] https://www.osc.edu/resources/available_software/software_list/nvhpc
[9] https://docs.icer.msu.edu/Compiling_for_GPUs/
[10] https://ncar-hpc-docs.readthedocs.io/en/latest/compute-systems/derecho/compiling-code-on-derecho/