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In a solution to a previous problem I set the Qualified Names feature on. This resolved a problem where two master files has the same element. My question is do I now need to change all the DEFINE statements to add the qualifying master file name. I am getting an error on an element that exists on two master files. DUE_DATE. Thanks

Another interesting note is if I RMB on the .fex file, the report runs fine. If I RMB on the report in the Procedure Viewer, the report runs fine. I only get the error when I open the report in Report Painter.

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If you get an error, maybe the combination of master name and field name will help

p.e. 'CAR.MODEL'




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I will try that but I am just curious why I do not get the error running the same report the other two ways. Thanks


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There are many, many things that you can put into the focus code (it was around LONG before the Painter) that the Painter will not be able to parse and/or display correctly. So if you just run a procedure that has somehting like that in it, the procedure works just fine. However, if you try to actually open it in Report Painter, it might give you an error, or it just might throw out/re-order/remodel everything that it doesn't understand. You take your chances, but usually get a lot more flexibility working directly with the code. Personally, I don't worry too much about the Painter - which is pretty common among those who are really familiar with the FOCUS language.


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Darin



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Interesting, I will try to change the source for the defines and see what happens. Thanks


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