Lock Read problem

[Robert E. Carneal]

The compiler claims there is an error with the following statement, and I just do not see it.

Filename$ "C:\FDBD\DirAll.dat"

Open Filename$ for Input access Read as #1
(There is an error in the above statement, but what?)

The following line works just fine.
Open "C:\FDBD\DirAll.dat" for Input access Read as #1

What is the difference?? I am honestly embarrassed to ask!

I only want to open this file and make very sure I do not write to it, nor does anyone else on the network.

Thank you for your understanding.

Robert



[This message has been edited by Robert E. Carneal (edited February 20, 2005).]

[Bob Zale]

FILENAME is a reserved word. FILENAME$() function.

Regards,

Bob Zale
PowerBASIC Inc.


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[Robert E. Carneal]

Now I am really embarrassed!! Would you believe I spent three days on that? I wish I had asked sooner.

Thank you.

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