Subject Re: But there is no custom class From Andy Taylor <andy.taylor.1959@outlook.com> Date Sat, 17 Sep 2022 16:06:35 +0100 Newsgroups dbase.getting-started Tom. We've _all_ been there. :-) Andy > On 9/17/22 5:45 AM, Andy Taylor wrote: >> Hi Tom, >> >> The error message only comes up when you try to run or design a simple >> form. So, logic says that the problem will be somehow related to that >> form. You don't post any code but I reckon something in that form >> points dBASE into trying to use a custom class (probably a *.cfm or >> *.cc). >> >> Please remove stuff from the form until the error goes away. >> >> Alternatively, try the simplest form possible in the command window: >> >> f=new form() >> f.open() >> >> If that opens a form then the error is somewhere in your form. >> >> If you get the same error message then the error is in the dBASE setup >> probably lurking, as Ken says, in the ini file. >> >> Andy >> >>> Hi all, >>> >>> For whatever reason, dBase has suddenly started displaying the >>> attached message when I try to design or run a very simple form. >>> Seems to me I have seen this before some time ago and it had to do >>> with a problem in the INI file but I cannot recall further details. >>> As the title would imply, the form uses no custom class or components. >>> >>> Help appreciated, >>> >>> Tom >> >> > Gentlemen, > > Tried the following this morning ... > > f = new form() > f.open() > > Form opened just fine. > > Checked the INI. Results in image attached. No entry under [Custom] > > Followed Andy's line "the error is somewhere in your form" > > Sure enough, way down in a function block that I had commented out, > there was an extra 'return' that I failed to notice or comment out. > Gave it the old '//' preface and the problem went away. Form runs and > can be designed as expected. A good nights sleep does wonders for > detecting errors in your code. > > Thanks much for your responses. I will try to do better next time. > > Regards, > Tom