Mac Hyp: "Can't Understand msmail" -- Statement Needs a Verb (61515)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Mail Software Development Kit (SDK) for HyperCard 2.0
  • Microsoft Mail Software Development Kit (SDK) for HyperCard 3.0
This article was previously published under Q61515

SUMMARY

When a script is run, if HyperCard gives the error message "Can't understand msmail," this means that the function needs a verb in front of it, as follows:

put msmail(....
get msmail(...
add msmail(....

A line can't begin with

msmail(....

MORE INFORMATION

The function msmail takes its arguments and returns a mailresult or data variable. It is not a HyperTalk action verb. Note: If "put" is used preceding the function, use the following form:

put msmail(...) into <container>

If "into <container>" is left off, the result or data will be put into the message box and the message box will appear.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/2/2003
Keywords:KB61515
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