Article: Q34930
Product(s): Microsoft Macro Assembler
Version(s): 5.1,5.1a
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s):
Last Modified: 06-MAY-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Macro Assembler (MASM), versions 5.1, 5.1a
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SYMPTOMS
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The example code below causes the Microsoft Macro Assembler (MASM) versions 5.10
and 5.10a to generate the error message,
run-time error R6000
- stack overflow
CAUSE
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The redefinition of a symbol. It is defined as an equate and as a macro.
RESOLUTION
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The workaround is to remove the redefinition of "xx". MASM version 6.0 and later
correctly generate errors in this situation
A2008: syntax error: macro
A1008: unmatched macro nesting
STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem with MASM versions 5.10 and 5.10a.
This problem was corrected in MASM version 6.00.
MORE INFORMATION
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The following sample code demonstrates the problem.
Sample Code
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; Assemble options needed: none
.model small
.code
xx EQU <nop>
xx macro
NOP
endm
xx
END
Additional query words: 5.10 5.10a buglist5.10 buglist5.10a fixlist6.00
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Keywords :
Technology : kbMASMsearch kbAudDeveloper kbMASM510 kbMASM510a
Version : :5.1,5.1a
Solution Type : kbfix
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