ACC1x: DoMenuItem Run Macro Causes GP Fault

Last reviewed: May 14, 1997
Article ID: Q105518

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Access versions 1.0 and 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
Hardware : X86
Issue type : kbbug
Resolution Type : kbworkaround

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Last reviewed: May 14, 1997
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