ACC1x: DoMenuItem Run Macro Causes GP Fault

ID: Q105518

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Access versions 1.0, 1.1
Microsoft Access Distribution Kit, version 1.1

SYMPTOMS

When you run a macro that has a DoMenuItem that contains the Macro Run commands, a general protection (GP) fault or "Out Of Stack Space" error will occur.

RESOLUTION

Use the RunMacro action instead of the DoMenuItem action to run a macro.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Access versions 1.0 and 1.1. This problem no longer occurs in Microsoft Access version 2.0.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Problem

Create the following macro:


      Macro Name    Action
      ------------------------
      RunMe         DoMenuItem

      RunMe Actions
      -------------
      DoMenuItem
         Menu Bar: Macro
         Menu Name: Macro
         Command: Run

Save and then close the macro.

Run the macro.

A GP fault will occur. If the macro is still open in Design view when you run it, an "Out Of Stack Space" error will occur.

Additional query words: GPF ADK


Keywords          : kbusage McrActn 
Version           : 1.0 1.1
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbbug

Last Reviewed: March 27, 1999