WD98: Compile Error Passing Function CallLast reviewed: March 9, 1998Article ID: Q182102 |
The information in this article applies to:
SYMPTOMSWhen you attempt to run a macro converted from WordBasic to Visual Basic for Applications that contains code using the Open statement in combination with a function call to retrieve the value for the file name argument, you receive the following error:
Compile error: Syntax errorSee the "More Information" section of this article for an example of a WordBasic macro that converts incorrectly.
CAUSEWhen the WordBasic macro is converted, the function call is converted to a procedure call.
WORKAROUNDMicrosoft provides programming examples for illustration only, without warranty either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. This article assumes that you are familiar with the programming language being demonstrated and the tools used to create and debug procedures. Microsoft support engineers can help explain the functionality of a particular procedure, but they will not modify these examples to provide added functionality or construct procedures to meet your specific needs. If you have limited programming experience, you may want to contact the Microsoft fee-based consulting line at (800) 936-5200. For more information about the support options available from Microsoft, please see the following page on the World Wide Web:
http://www.microsoft.com/support/supportnet/refguide/default.aspEdit the converted macro and change the procedure call back to a function call. For example, change this line of code:
Open WordBasic.Call "Library.OutputFile$", Arg1$ For Append As 2to this:
Open WordBasic.Call("Library.OutputFile$", Arg1$) For Random As 2 STATUSMicrosoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.
MORE INFORMATION
WordBasic Example Prior To Conversion
Sub MAIN() Dim Arg1$ Arg1$ = "A" ' This line contains a Function Call. Open Call("Library.OutputFile$", Arg1$) For Append As 2 Close 2 End Sub WordBasic Macro Example After ConversionWARNING: After conversion, this code produces the error message described in the "Symptoms" section.
Public Sub MAIN() Dim Arg1$ Arg1$ = "A" ' This line has been converted to a procedure Call and will cause ' the error mentioned earlier in this article. Open WordBasic.Call "Library.OutputFile$", Arg1$ For Append As 2 Close 2 End SubFor additional information, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
ARTICLE-ID: Q181058 TITLE : OFF98: How to Run Sample Code from Knowledge Base Articles REFERENCESFor more information about getting help with Visual Basic for Applications, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
ARTICLE-ID: Q163435 TITLE : VBA: Programming Resources for Visual Basic for Applications |
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