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Q130238: PRB: Macro Substitution Won’t Work in Expression Builder

Article: Q130238
Product(s): Microsoft FoxPro
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 10-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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When you try to add a macro-substituted memory variable in the Expression
Builder, you receive a "Syntax Error."

CAUSE
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Macro substitution is used with command syntax. It is not permitted in the User
Interface.

WORKAROUND
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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
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This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION
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Steps to Reproduce Behavior
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1. In the Command window type the following two lines of code:

     cVarName = "Hello"
     cFilter = 'cVarName'

2. Type the following line of code:

     GETEXPR TO cX

3. In the Expression Builder, type &cFilter, and click OK or Verify.

Additional query words: VFoxWin

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

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