FIX: EVALUATE() Causes Error Message in Group Expression

ID: Q107399

2.50a WINDOWS kbprg kbfixlist kbbuglist

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft FoxPro for Windows, version 2.5a

SYMPTOMS

Using the EVALUATE() function in a group expression in the Report Writer may generate the error message "Invalid function argument value, type or count."

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in FoxPro 2.5a for Windows. This problem was corrected in FoxPro 2.5b for Windows.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Problem

These steps assume that you have installed the tutorial files for FoxPro and that the main FoxPro directory is called C:\FOXPROW.

1. In the Command window, type the commands:

      SET DEFAULT TO C:\FOXPROW\TUTORIAL
      USE detail
      CREATE REPORT

2. From the Report menu select Quick Report, accept the defaults, and

   choose OK.

3. From the Report menu, choose Data Grouping.

4. Choose the Add button and type the following in the Group field:

      EVALUATE(memvar)

5. Choose OK to return to the Data Grouping dialog box. Then choose OK

   again.

6. In the Command window, type:

      memvar=“LEFT(pno,3)”

7. From the Report menu, choose Page Preview.

You will receive the error message mentioned above.

Additional reference words: FoxWin 2.50a buglist2.50a fixlist2.50b RWriter KBCategory: kbprg kbfixlist kbbuglist KBSubcategory: FxtoolRwriter Solution Type : kbfix

Last Reviewed: October 14, 1997