Incomprehensible programming errors

[c***@gmail.com]

Hello everyone,

After various updates, I still can't program my HP Prime. I always get the following error message: "Error: syntax error". This happens when I type in the examples from the manual, but also with software that I come up with myself. Every time I can't figure out what's wrong. Also, the software that I download from hpcalc.org often does not work either. I have a Prime with hardware version A, and software version 2.1.14181(2018 10 16). What can be done about this? I look forward to a response from you. Sincerely, Karel.

[Bruce Horrocks]

Post by c***@gmail.com
Hello everyone,
After various updates, I still can't program my HP Prime. I always get the following error message: "Error: syntax error". This happens when I type in the examples from the manual, but also with software that I come up with myself. Every time I can't figure out what's wrong. Also, the software that I download from hpcalc.org often does not work either. I have a Prime with hardware version A, and software version 2.1.14181(2018 10 16). What can be done about this? I look forward to a response from you. Sincerely, Karel.

Does the syntax error message appear when you run the program or when
you press the 'Check' menu item after entering/editing it?

What version is your Prime? (Run the VERSION() command from home and
post the string it gives as output here. You can withhold the serial
number if you wish.)

Tell us which example program is failing.

[c***@gmail.com]

Dear Mr. Horrocks,

The error occurs when I press the check button. I have indicated the version in my previous post. As an example I give the "DRAWPATTERN" program described in the manual and the Magnifying Glass program that was downloaded from www.hpcalc.org. Sincerely, Karel.

[Wes]

The error occurs when I press the check button. I have indicated the version in my previous post. As an example I give the "DRAWPATTERN" program described in the manual ...

I tried the "DRAWPATTERN" program and it worked okay, but I think I see what your problem might be. The program uses the Xmin, Xmax, Ymin, Ymax system variables. In order for these variables to recognized, you need to be in one of the Apps that has these variables, such as the Functions App. Try switching to the Functions App and then see if the the program checks out okay.

An alternative is to specify the scope of the variables by using Function.Xmin, Function.Xmax, Function.Ymin, Function.Ymax.