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Q129228: PRB: "Syntax Error" When Using the GETDIR() Function

Article: Q129228
Product(s): Microsoft FoxPro
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 12-FEB-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Windows, version 3.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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Calling the GETDIR() function returns a "Syntax Error" in Visual FoxPro version
3.0. It did not return any error in FoxPro for versions 2.x for Windows.

CAUSE
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Three parameters are used when the GETDIR() function is called. For example, if
the following command is issued, the "Syntax Error" message is displayed:

    cnewdir=GETDIR("","Save to:","Save")

Although this syntax was incorrect in previous versions of FoxPro, an error
message was not returned. The GETDIR() function accepts only two parameters.

WORKAROUND
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Correct the command to use only two parameters:

     cnewdir=GETDIR("","Save to:")

STATUS
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This behavior is by design.

Additional query words: VFoxWin 3.00

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbVFPsearch kbAudDeveloper kbVFP300
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0

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