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[alank01]

i would like to create a new class named 'application' based on custom and store in custom.vcx. i receive the above mentioned message. it irks me because i have seen this exact name used before ('applicatio' without the 'n' does work, as would +'ns'). i think it relates to the current instance of foxpro, as an application object can be referenced via 'application', as in ? application.caption returns 'Microsoft Visual Foxpro'. can someone enlighten me. thks. s-)

 

[sheronne]

I suggest using a different name. You answered the question yourself. Application.XXXXXXX refers to the application. The applies to variable with the same name as functions.

 

[rgbean]

For an alternate explanation, do:
help reserved words

Depending on context and syntax limitations, reserved words can't or shouldn't be used.

Rick

 

[alank01]

thks for yr input. i think the way the class name 'application' was used was by opening up custom.vcx table and changing the memo fields to name='application'. by hacking the vcx table the class name had an association outside of _vfp application before creation and works fine! point taken about using a reserved word though, this is an inherited project! thks again.