TF2

TensorFlow to Fortran

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TF2 enables the integration of TensorFlow models into C++/Fortran projects seamlessly, without the need for TensorFlow installation or compilation. Explore the examples to understand how to incorporate a TensorFlow tf.Model into your C++/Fortran project.

TF2 utilizes CppFlow and the TensorFlow C API to execute models. This project simplifies the management and execution of models in C++/Fortran, handling concerns about void, malloc, or free operations. With TF2, you can effortlessly:

• Open saved models created with TensorFlow
• Execute TensorFlow neural networks in C++/Fortran
• Perform tensor manipulation directly from C++

Dependencies

Before installing the required dependencies, check the official TensorFlow compatibility matrix to ensure version compatibility with your system and build environment.

• TensorFlow C API = 2.10.0

GPU support

The code has been tested with the following configuration:

• GNU Compiler = 9.3.0
• CUDA = 11.2
• cuDNN = 8.1

Installation

To install TF2, follow these steps after downloading the dependencies:

1. Define installation directories

export SRC_DIR=<path-to-TF2-source-dir>
export BUILD_DIR=<path-to-build-dir>
export INSTALL_DIR=<path-to-install-dir>

2. Define dependencies directories

export TensorFlow_DIR=<path-to-tensorflow-dir>

3. Prepare installation directories

rm -rf $BUILD_DIR $INSTALL_DIR
mkdir $BUILD_DIR
cd $BUILD_DIR

4. Configure CMake

cmake $SRC_DIR \
  -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release \
  -DCMAKE_INSTALL_PREFIX=$INSTALL_DIR \
  -DBUILD_EXAMPLES=OFF \
  -Dtensorflow_INCLUDE_DIR=$TensorFlow_DIR/include \
  -Dtensorflow_LIBRARY=$TensorFlow_DIR/lib/libtensorflow.so

5. Install

make -j 4
make install

Citation

If you use this code or find this work useful in your research, please cite us:

@software{ivan_zanardi_2025_15571515,
  author       = {Ivan Zanardi},
  title        = {TF2: TensorFlow to Fortran},
  month        = {06},
  year         = {2025},
  publisher    = {Zenodo},
  version      = {v0.1.0},
  doi          = {10.5281/zenodo.15571515},
  url          = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15571515}
}

License

TF2 is distributed under the MIT License. You are welcome to utilize, modify, and contribute to this project in accordance with the terms outlined in the license