[comp.databases] User defined functions in Runtime

rwilliam@grebyn.com (Roger Williams) (09/05/89)

Summary:  Are user defined functions supported in Runtime?


The following code was successfuly compiled in DBase IV:

@10,32 GET chkdgt PICTURE "9" VALID chkit()
.
.
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FUNCTION chkit()
*Check digit routine
IF ...
RETURN .T.
ELSE
RETURN .F.

When compiled and run in Dbase IV, everything is hunky dory with
no problems.

However, when attempting to do a RUNTIME compilation for distribution
to our users (we have the Developers Edition of Dbase IV), the error
messages "Chkit.pr?: No such file or directory" and "Link requested:
cannot continue" make an unwelcome appearance.  This error occurs
even when the "Search for new functions" flag in the "Options" menu
of Runtime is set to "Yes"

Does anyone have any ideas on how to get around this problem without
dropping the VALID and FUNCTION statements?

Many thanks.
Roger Williams
rwilliam@grebyn.com
Roger_Thornton_Williams@cup.portal.com