Subject Re: Syntax From Tom <IHaveNoEmail@ddress> Date Fri, 28 Jul 2023 11:08:07 -0400 Newsgroups dbase.getting-started On 7/28/23 10:29 AM, Ken Mayer wrote: > On 7/28/2023 5:44 AM, Tom wrote: >> Good morning all, >> >> Given the following scenario ... >> >> Standard dBase form (MyForm) including the line "Set procedure to >> MyFunctions.prg additive" >> >> Standard dBase program (MyFunctions.prg) including the function >> "tsTime2cTime(tsTime)". >> >> If I copy tsTime2cTime(tsTime) function from MyFunctions.prg to >> MyForm.wfm and use the standard >> >> "form.text = class::tsTime2cTime( form.ENTRYFIELD1.value )" >> >> The function works correctly and the result is as expected. >> >> What is the proper syntax for utilizing MyFunctions.prg's >> tsTime2cTime(tsTime) function from MyForm ??? > > The proper syntax is to leave out the class:: reference (but also make > sure the code is not in the form, or you may confuse yourself and/or > dBASE): > > "form.text = tsTime2cTime( form.ENTRYFIELD1.value )" > That's what I thought ... In fact, it is #2 on my list of guesses as to how to do that. Did not work before but does now. Must be the heat. > Also note, that for some time now the keyword "additive" has not been > necessary, that's the default when using the SET PROCEDURE statement. > Old habits die hard. :) > Ken > Thank you for your help. Regards, Tom