ERR: "File Does Not Exist" or "Syntax Error" on READ Command

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Steps to Reproduce Problem

1. Create a program called VALTEST.PRG as follows:

         USE :foxbase:tutorial:faculty.dbf
   
         CLEAR
         @ PIXELS 15,13 GET faculty->last VALID myval() SIZE 15,72
         @ PIXELS 36,13 GET faculty->first SIZE 15,72
         READ
   						

2. Create another program called MYVAL.PRG as follows:

         WAIT "In faculty->last VALID function..press any key to continue"
         RETURN
   						

3. In the Command window, type do valtest.
4. When the GET fields appear, press the TAB key to move to the second field and execute the VALID function. A WAIT message will appear; press any key to continue, as directed.