Found at http://groups.google.com/group/comp.lang.fortran/browse_thread/thread/5c7eef953c5653ff
Assuming the definition, type, abstract :: pointGen ! ... end type pointGen type, extends( pointGen) :: point2d real :: x real :: y end type point2d the structure constructor will fail with: myPoint = point2d(2.3, 4.2) 1 Error: Invalid character in name at (1) It works if one uses: myPoint = point2d(x=2.3, y=4.2) -- Summary: [OOP] Valid structure constructor rejected Product: gcc Version: 4.6.0 Status: UNCONFIRMED Keywords: rejects-valid Severity: normal Priority: P3 Component: fortran AssignedTo: unassigned at gcc dot gnu dot org ReportedBy: burnus at gcc dot gnu dot org http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=45592