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Q150135: PRB: Error in ICHAR() Using Multi-Character Input Argument

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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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