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Q149472: PRB: FOR3852 Error Function RESULT and [] Attribute Specifier

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Article: Q149472
Product(s): Microsoft Fortran Compiler
Version(s): 4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbcode kbFortranPS kbLangFortran
Last Modified: 03-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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Compiling a source file that contains a function that uses the "[]" attribute
specifier with the Fortran 90 function RESULT return type option causes the
following compiler syntax error:

  error FOR3852: syntax error detected between ) and RESULT

CAUSE
=====

The function RESULT return type option is a feature of Fortran 90 and is not
supported with the "[]" attribute specifier.

RESOLUTION
==========

If you are using the function RESULT return type option, declare the function's
attributes using the !ms$attributes metacommand.

STATUS
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This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION
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Sample Code to Illustrate Problem
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  !! Compile options needed: none

        program attrib
        write(*,*) newx()
        end

        function newx[C] () result(x)  ! FOR3852: syntax error
     integer x
     x = 39
        end

Sample Code to Work Around Problem
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  ! Compile options needed: none

        program attrib
        print *, newx()
        end

        function newx() result(x)
     !ms$attributes C :: newx
     integer x
     x = 39
        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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