FIX: Syntax Error with TICKTOCK Variable in Screen BuilderID: Q99604 2.50 | 2.50 WINDOWS | MS-DOS kbprg kbfixlist kbbuglist The information in this article applies to:
SYMPTOMSWhen you generate a screen in FoxPro for Windows, the error message "syntax error" may occur. As a result, FoxPro brings up GENSCRN.PRG, with the line containing TICKTOCK highlighted. RESOLUTIONTo correct this problem, issue the RELEASE TICKTOCK command in the Command window. Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in FoxPro version 2.5 for Windows and FoxPro version 2.5 for MS-DOS. This problem was corrected in FoxPro version 2.5a, both platforms. MORE INFORMATIONSteps to Reproduce Problem1. Type "Public Ticktock" (without the quotation marks) in the Command window. 2. Create and then generate a screen. The "syntax error" message appears when screen generation begins. Additional reference words: FoxDos FoxWin 2.50 buglist2.50 fixlist2.50a inittick KBCategory: kbprg kbfixlist kbbuglist KBSubcategory: FxtoolSbuilder Keywords : FxtoolSbuilder kbbuglist kbfixlist Version : 2.50 | 2.50 Platform : MS-DOS WINDOWS Solution Type : kbfix |
Last Reviewed: September 24, 1997 |
