Article ID: 130238
Article Last Modified on 2/10/2000
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Visual FoxPro 3.0 Standard Edition
This article was previously published under Q130238
SYMPTOMS
When you try to add a macro-substituted memory variable in the Expression Builder, you receive a "Syntax Error."
CAUSE
Macro substitution is used with command syntax. It is not permitted in the User Interface.
WORKAROUND
Use EVALUATE() or a named expression that is expressed as "(<variable name>)".
See the FoxPro "Language Reference" or Help file for more information on how to use the EVALUATE function, named expressions, or macro substitution.
STATUS
This behavior is by design.
MORE INFORMATION
Steps to Reproduce Behavior
In the Command window type the following two lines of code:
cVarName = "Hello" cFilter = 'cVarName'Type the following line of code:
GETEXPR TO cX- In the Expression Builder, type &cFilter, and click OK or Verify.
Additional query words: VFoxWin
Keywords: KB130238
