====== OpenCL ======

**OpenCL** is a software module available on **Comet**.

===== OpenCL overview =====

To access **OpenCL** on Comet, run ''module load OpenCL''. This will load the //default// version of **OpenCL**.

An overview of the module information is shown below (''module -r spider ^OpenCL$''):

<code lang=text>
  OpenCL: OpenCL/OpenCL-v3.0.19
    Description:
      OpenCL ICD loader + headers/runtime for OpenCL applications.

    This module can be loaded directly: module load OpenCL/OpenCL-v3.0.19

    Help:
      OpenCL
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      Installed in:
        /opt/software/manual/apps/OpenCL-SDK/v3.0.19
      
      Usage:
        OpenCL runtime and headers for building/running OpenCL applications.
      
      Common checks:
        clinfo
        ldconfig -p | grep -i opencl
</code>

If there are multiple versions of **OpenCL** listed, then you can load a //specific// version as follows:
<code lang=bash>
$ module load OpenCL/version_string
</code>

You can find the most //up to date information// whilst logged on to Comet by running ''module -r spider ^OpenCL$''.

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===== OpenCL Help =====

The module **OpenCL** has the following embedded help text (''module help OpenCL''):

<code lang=text>OpenCL

Installed in:
  /opt/software/manual/apps/OpenCL-SDK/v3.0.19

Usage:
  OpenCL runtime and headers for building/running OpenCL applications.

Common checks:
  clinfo
  ldconfig -p | grep -i opencl
</code>

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===== OpenCL Dependencies =====

There are no dependencies listed for **OpenCL**

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