BUG: Double Back-slash (\\) in C Can Cause ESQL for C Errors

ID: Q125229


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Embedded SQL for C Programmer's Toolkit, version 4.22


SYMPTOMS

The Embedded SQL for C (ESQL-C) precompiler may generate compiler errors when existing strings in C functions using a double-backslash (\\). Errors such as the following may be produced:

Warning: example1.sqc, line 72: Undetermined string.
strcpy (pathname,


CAUSE

The ESQL-C precompiler (NSQLPREP.EXE and SQLPREP.EXE) can incorrectly parse the use of a double-backslash (\\) within the source of an ESQL-C file . The following function call to strcpy() can cause the problem to occur:


   strcpy (pathname, "c:\\"); 


WORKAROUND

Avoid the use of a double-backslash (\\) in a string within an ESQL-C application.


STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Embedded SQL for C Programmer's Toolkit version 4.22. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Additional query words: ESQL for C Windows NT

Keywords : kbprg SSrvESQL_C
Version : WINDOWS:4.22
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type :


Last Reviewed: December 14, 1999
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