Error Messages

Below is a list of error messages that you may find in Source-IV:

Backup file not found.

The specified backup file cannot be located on any enabled disk directory. You must specify an existing backup file in order for this procedure to be executed.

COPY source xxxxxxxx is being edited by another user.

The specified COPY Source text module is being edited by another operator and cannot be compiled as part of this Source. This Source will have to be compiled when this COPY Source text module is available. Pressing Enter will continue with the next Source to be compiled.

Duplicate Programmable Functions (DEF FN), CR to continue.

The Source contains duplicate Programmable Functions (DEF FNx or DEF FNx$) that contain the same identification character (x). This should be corrected.

Duplicate statement label.

The Source contains a statement label that is the same name as another statement label elsewhere in the Source. This should be corrected.

Encryption password not valid (4-8 characters).

The password specified in the PASSWORD IS clause of the Source is incorrect. The length of this password must be from 4 to 8 characters. The Thoroughbred Basic program has been saved but it is not encrypted.

Library already defined.

You have specified a name for a Library that already exists. In order to create a new Library, you must enter a name that has not been used.

You may use F2 to list the currently defined Libraries. By entering a Library name followed by a period ‘.’, the Library view will be displayed starting with the specified Library name.

Library empty but used by another user. Cannot erase.

This Library is empty, but is opened by another operator and cannot be erased. You may try to delete this Library again when it becomes available.

Library has not been created yet.

You have specified a name for a Library that does not exist. In order to carry out this procedure, you must enter the name of an existing Library.

You may use F2 to list the currently defined Libraries. By entering a Library name followed by a period ‘.’, the Library view will be displayed starting with the specified Library name.

Library is being edited by another user.

You are unable to get access to the Library because its specifications are now being changed by another user. You will not be able to access this Library until it is free.

Line numbers out of sequence.

A statement number that is smaller in value than the one previous to it has been detected. This must be corrected in order for this Source to be compiled.

Printer in use…CR to retry

The printer is presently being used. You will not be able to print using this printer until the person has finished and released the printer.

Printers not defined…CR to continue.

Printers have not been configured for your system. You will need to configure these printers using the *NPSD (BASIC Configurator) utility.

Printer not ready…CR to retry.

The printer is not ready due to an error condition, i.e. The printer may not be ‘on-line’. You must correct this condition before you will be able to print.

Program cannot be located.

The Thoroughbred Basic program cannot be located on any enabled disk directory. Pressing Enter will continue with the next Thoroughbred Basic program.

Program is unavailable now.

The Thoroughbred Basic Program that you wish to access is busy. You will have to wait until the program is available before it can be accessed.

Program is encrypted. Cannot import!

The Thoroughbred Basic program cannot be imported because it is encrypted. This program can be imported when it has been un-encrypted.

Program is uninitialized…Cannot Import!

This Thoroughbred Basic program cannot be imported because it is empty (uninitialized) or is in an improper format. This program can be imported when its format has been corrected.

Save cannot be completed…Program busy!

The Thoroughbred Basic program on the specified disk directory cannot be replaced with this compiled version of the program because it is being used by another operator. The Thoroughbred Basic program can be replaced with this compiled version when the program becomes available.

Script is being edited by another user.

You are unable to get access to the Script because its specifications are now being changed or it is being edited by another operator. You will not be able to access this Script until it is free.

Source already defined.

You have specified a name for a Source that already exists. In order to create a new Source, you must enter a name that has not been used.

You may use F2 to list the Source in a Library. By entering a Library name followed by a period ‘.’, then pressing F2, the Source view will be displayed.

Source has not been previously locked.

The Source cannot be unlocked if it has not been previously locked. You must perform the Source Lock function before the Source can be unlocked.

Source is being edited by another user.

You are unable to get access to the Source because its specifications are now being changed or it is being edited by another Operator. You will not be able to access this Source until it is free.

Source is currently locked by xxx (yy), RETURN to view, <F4> to Exit.

The Source you are trying to edit is currently locked by another operator. xxx represents the Operator Code and yy represents the Terminal ID of the user who has the Source locked. The Source will not be available to you for editing, however, by pressing Enter you may view the Source. Any changes made will not be saved.

Source xxxxxxxx is being edited by another user.

The specified Source is being edited by another operator and is unavailable at this time. This Source can be accessed when it becomes available.

Statement xxxxx too large for syntax check.

The statement currently being processed is too large for syntax checking. If you wish to syntax check this statement you must find a logical breaking point in the statement and break it into two statements. Although the syntax check has a limit on the statement size, the Source compile does not, and this statement will compile properly.

System Error: program    L:line    -E:error    CR=Retry    E=End

This message is displayed for certain types of system errors. Information on the program and line number in which the error occurred is given, along with the Thoroughbred Basic error condition.

Depending upon the error condition and other factors, it may be possible to recover and continue. To continue enter a carriage return (CR). If this does not work, take down all the displayed information (program, line, error) and contact Thoroughbred Software International, Inc. 732-560-1377. From this information, it may be possible for us to identify the problem and assist you in recovering.

Common errors are: 0-busy device or off-line printer

-floppy is not disabled

-disk is full (or other disk problems)

Thoroughbred LIBRARIAN files cannot be located.

The Thoroughbred LIBRARIAN files (BELIB and/or BEDOC) cannot be located on any enabled disk directory for conversion purposes. These files must exist in order for the Source conversion process to be executed.

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