Microsoft KB Archive/105518

ACC1x: DoMenuItem Run Macro Causes GP Fault

Q105518

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The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Access versions 1.0, 1.1
• Microsoft Access Distribution Kit, version 1.1

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SYMPTOMS

When you run a macro that has a DoMenuItem that contains the Macro Run commands, a general protection (GP) fault or "Out Of Stack Space" error will occur.

RESOLUTION

Use the RunMacro action instead of the DoMenuItem action to run a macro.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Access versions 1.0 and 1.1. This problem no longer occurs in Microsoft Access version 2.0.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Problem

1. Create the following macro:
   

         Macro Name    Action
         ------------------------
         RunMe         DoMenuItem
   
         RunMe Actions
         -------------
         DoMenuItem
            Menu Bar: Macro
            Menu Name: Macro
            Command: Run 

2. Save and then close the macro.
3. Run the macro.

A GP fault will occur. If the macro is still open in Design view when you run it, an "Out Of Stack Space" error will occur.

Additional query words: GPF ADK

Keywords : kbusage
Issue type : kbbug
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