PRB: Report Writer Error: "Width Must Be Between 1 and <X>"
ID: Q88762
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS, versions 2.0, 2.5, and 2.5a
SYMPTOMS
In the FoxPro Report Writer, if you attempt to change the width of a field
expression, the following error message is displayed
Width must be between 1 and <x>
where <x> is a numeric value.
CAUSE
This error is caused by one of the following:
- The width of the field in the report causes a portion of the field to
print past the right edge of the report.
-or-
- The field expression contains an undefined variable.
RESOLUTION
To work around this problem, use the appropriate procedure below:
- Position the field farther to the left or reduce the width of the field.
-or-
- Define the variable first, then use the variable in the report. To
define the variable, choose Variable from the Report menu.
Additional reference words: FoxDos 2.00 2.50 2.50a errmsg err msg
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Last Reviewed: April 17, 1995