Article: Q149128
Product(s): Microsoft Fortran Compiler
Version(s): 4.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbFortranPS kbLangFortrankbbuglist
Last Modified: 02-NOV-1999
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Fortran PowerStation for Windows 95 and Windows NT, version 4.0
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SYMPTOMS
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Using a literal integer value greater 127 as the achar() intrinsic function
input argument causes the following compilation error to occur:
error FOR2406: value out of range in ACHAR intrinsic
RESOLUTION
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Do one of the following:
- Use the char() intrinsic function.
-or-
- When you use an integer value greater than 127, assign the value to an
intermediate variable, and then use it as the achar() input argument.
STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a bug in the Microsoft products listed at the
beginning of this article. We are researching this problem and will post new
information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
MORE INFORMATION
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Sample Code to Illustrate Problem
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! Compile options needed: none
charater*1 ch
i=235
ch=achar(235) ! Compiler error generated here
! ch=achar(i) ! Uncomment this line for workaround
print*,ch
end
Additional query words: 4.00
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Keywords : kbFortranPS kbLangFortran kbbuglist
Technology : kbAudDeveloper kbPTProdChange kbFortranSearch kbFORTRANPower400NT
Version : :4.0
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