Article: Q148186
Product(s): Microsoft Fortran Compiler
Version(s): 4.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbFortranPS kbLangFortran
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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SUMMARY
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The Microsoft Fortran PowerStation for Windows 95 and Windows NT, version 4.0,
Reference Manual, Page 453, incorrectly describes the effect of using a RETURN
statement in the main program unit. It says, "A RETURN statement in the main
program is treated as a STOP statement with no message parameter." This
reference to and usage of RETURN statements is considered obsolete. Instead, a
RETURN statement in the main program unit will cause the following compile-time
error:
error FOR2718: RETURN is only allowed in SUBROUTINEs and FUNCTIONs
MORE INFORMATION
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The following code illustrates the problem:
CC Compile options needed: none
print *, 'hello, world'
return ! Compilation error
end
Additional query words: 4.00
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Keywords : kbFortranPS kbLangFortran
Technology : kbAudDeveloper kbPTProdChange kbFortranSearch kbFORTRANPower400NT
Version : :4.0
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