We will need to see the code, Laurence (and thanks for spelling your first name correctly!)
Make sure the variables are declared before going into the loop. I would also suggest switching to the DECLARE CURSOR syntax from SET POINTER. It is SQL compatible, and somewhat more flexible than SET POINTER. "Laurence Lewis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I've been chugging along happily using RBase for DOS since 1989 (Version 3.1 >I believe), and only now encounter this: > >Why should the error variable change from 0 and the WHILE loop exit after >the very first NEXT is executed? > >That is, after only one row is done of the many in the table that SET >POINTER is meant to process? > >When the IDENTICAL code operating on the IDENTICAL table is executed from a >different app file, it works fine! > >Larry Lewis > >================================================ >TO SEE MESSAGE POSTING GUIDELINES: >Send a plain text email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >In the message body, put just two words: INTRO rbase-l >================================================ >TO UNSUBSCRIBE: send a plain text email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >In the message body, put just two words: UNSUBSCRIBE rbase-l > -- __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/ ================================================ TO SEE MESSAGE POSTING GUIDELINES: Send a plain text email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message body, put just two words: INTRO rbase-l ================================================ TO UNSUBSCRIBE: send a plain text email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message body, put just two words: UNSUBSCRIBE rbase-l
