Article: Q150135
Product(s): Microsoft Fortran Compiler
Version(s): 4.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbcode 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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SYMPTOMS
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Attempting to use a multi-character string input argument to the ICHAR()
intrinsic function results in the following compilation error:
error FOR2326: character length of argument number 1 of intrinsic procedure
ICHAR is too long
RESOLUTION
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Use a one-haracter substring of the multi-character string input argument to the
ICHAR() intrinsic function.
STATUS
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This behavior is by design.
MORE INFORMATION
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The following code illustrates the problem and workaround:
Sample Code to Illustrate Behavior and Workaround
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! Compile options needed: none
PROGRAM MAIN
CHARACTER*16 STR
STR='THIS IS A STRING'
K=ICHAR(STR) ! FOR2326 error - comment for workaround
! K=ICHAR(STR(1:1)) ! uncomment for workaround
PRINT *, K
END
Additional query words: 4.00
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Keywords : kbcode kbFortranPS kbLangFortran
Technology : kbAudDeveloper kbPTProdChange kbFortranSearch kbFORTRANPower400NT
Version : :4.0
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