Article: Q149151
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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A list-directed READ of a character*1 variable or literal into an integer
variable fails, causing zero to be assigned to the integer variable.
RESOLUTION
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Perform a formatted READ of the character*1 variable or literal.
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 Demonstrate Problem
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C Compile options needed: none
integer i
character*1 string
string = "1"
read(string, *) i
print *, i ! prints 0 (should print 1)
read("7", *) i
print *, i ! prints 0 (should print 7)
read(string, '(i1)') i ! work-around, perform a formated READ
print *, i ! prints 1
read("17", *) i
print *, i ! prints 17
end
Output
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0
0
1
17
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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