PRB: Cause of "String Memory Variable Area Overflow" Error (89665)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft FoxBASE+ for MS-DOS 2.1
  • Microsoft FoxBASE+ for Macintosh 2.01

This article was previously published under Q89665

SYMPTOMS

FoxBASE+ displays a "String memory variable area overflow" message and stops processing.

CAUSE

The CONFIG.FX file contains an incorrect specification for the MVARSIZ variable.

RESOLUTION

Modify the CONFIG.FX file to specify a larger value for MVARSIZ. The range of values is 1 to 64. The default value is 6.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/23/1999
Keywords:KB89665