Okay, I have a directory that consists entirely of source code, and object files( *.f90, *.o). Each object has the same name as the source file it cam e from. Basically, I want to be able to type ...

Customizing Emacs is important to get the most out of it. You can change the way it operates to reflect your way of doing things, which in turn makes you more efficient. Just as custom-built boots fit ...