Article: Q80117
Product(s): Microsoft Macro Assembler
Version(s): 6.0,6.0a,6.0b
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 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0b
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SYMPTOMS
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In the Microsoft Macro Assembler (MASM) version 6.0, when defining ?WIN on the
command line and including CMACROS.INC, the following errors are generated:
cmacros.inc(77): error A2016: expression expected
cmacros.inc(118): error A2008: syntax error: ,
CAUSE
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The command-line switch /D?WIN=1 is equivalent to ?WIN TEXTEQU <1>.
CMACROS.INC is expecting that ?WIN = 1 will be used to indicate that Windows
support is needed.
RESOLUTION
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To correctly define ?WIN, do not assemble with /D?WIN=1 as a command line
option; instead, use "?WIN = 1" in the source file before including CMACROS.INC.
MORE INFORMATION
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The following examples demonstrate the incorrect and then the correct way to
define ?WIN for use with CMACROS.INC.
Sample Code 1: Incorrect
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; Assemble options needed: /D?WIN=1
INCLUDE CMACROS.INC
END
Sample Code 2: Correct
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; Assemble options needed: none
?WIN = 1 ; ?WIN must be defined before the include.
INCLUDE CMACROS.INC
END
Additional query words: 6.00
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Keywords :
Technology : kbMASMsearch kbAudDeveloper kbMASM600 kbMASM600a kbMASM600b
Version : :6.0,6.0a,6.0b
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