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PRB: Macro Substitution Won't Work in Expression Builder

Article ID: 130238

Article Last Modified on 2/10/2000

Microsoft Visual FoxPro 3.0 Standard Edition

This article was previously published under Q130238

SYMPTOMS

When you try to add a macro-substituted memory variable in the Expression Builder, you receive a "Syntax Error."

CAUSE

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

WORKAROUND

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

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

In the Command window type the following two lines of code:

   cVarName = "Hello"
   cFilter = 'cVarName'

Type the following line of code:
```
   GETEXPR TO cX
						
```
In the Expression Builder, type &cFilter, and click OK or Verify.

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Keywords: KB130238