PRB: "Too Few Arguments" Error with Function Named UNPACK()

 Last reviewed: June 27, 1995
Article ID: Q95307
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS, versions 2.0, 2.5, and 2.5a
  • Microsoft FoxPro for Windows, versions 2.5 and 2.5a

SYMPTOMS

If you write a user-defined function (UDF), name it UNPACK(), and then include it in a project, the procedure will generate the error "Too Few Arguments."

CAUSE

Although it is not fully implemented, the procedure UNPACK() exists as a procedure definition in FoxPro.

RESOLUTION

To prevent a conflict with the UNPACK() procedure, you must name a UDF written to "unpack" a .DBF file something other than "UNPACK()".

MORE INFORMATION

To demonstrate the existence of the UNPACK() procedure, type the following command in the Command window: 

   ? UNPACK()
The error message "Too Few Arguments" will be returned.

If you issue the following command with SET TALK ON, 

   ? UNPACK('test')
.F. will be returned.

Additional reference words: FoxDos FoxWin 2.00 2.50 2.50a UNPACK
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KBSubcategory: FxprgGeneral

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Last reviewed: June 27, 1995
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