ACC1x: Graph Wizard Does Not Run or "Syntax Error" Is Displayed

ID: Q94601

The information in this article applies to:

SYMPTOMS

If you choose the Graph icon from the toolbox, the Graph Wizard does not run, or you may receive the following error message:

Syntax Error


CAUSE

This error is caused by an incorrect List Separator entry in the [International] section of your WIN.INI file.


RESOLUTION

In Control Panel, select the International icon. In the List Separator box, enter the default value, a comma (,). Microsoft Graph should now run correctly. Note that different List Separator entries will cause different results.


STATUS

This behavior no longer occurs in Microsoft Access version 2.0.


MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Behavior


  1. In Control Panel, select the International icon.


  2. Change the List Separator to something other than a comma.

    Different settings will cause different results. For example, a minus sign (-) will not open Graph or give an error message. A space will generate a "Syntax Error" message.


  3. In Microsoft Access, create a new form.


  4. Choose the Graph icon from the toolbox.


  5. Select an area on your form and click the mouse to insert the graph. The border will briefly appear, but then disappear without opening the Graph Wizard, or the "Syntax Error" message will be displayed.


Additional query words: wizards chart 


Keywords          : kberrmsg kbtool IntpGrph 
Version           : 1.0 1.1
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: March 13, 1999