BUG: Invalid Subscript Ref When Append Spreadsheet to Database

ID: Q122911

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft FoxPro for Windows, version 2.6a

SYMPTOMS

When Appending a Spreadsheet to a Database by using FOR with a UDF (User Defined Function), you receive an "Invalid Subscript Reference" error message.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Problem

1. Enter MODIFY COMMAND TEST In the Command window.

2. In the TEST.PRG Enter the following Code:

   USE C:\FPW26\TUTORIAL\Customer.dbf
   COPY TO Test.xls
   APPEND FROM Test.xls TYPE XLS FOR Myudf()

   FUNCTION Myudf
      RETURN .T.

4. Enter DO Test in the Command window.