I guess you've discovered that Macromedia kind of silently killed the "�" in 8.5. That "operand expected" is a typical error I got back when I was converting my scripts.
I'm guessing it's not directly related to the pdf xtra--but that's a guess. Is there any way you can make your pdf open string shorter by using variables? You might double-check to make sure you have the right version of the pdf Xtra, too. I've known a couple people who have gotten bitten with the wrong version of an Xtra, especially when they convert in the middle of a project. Cordially, Kerry Thompson >I am having a problem getting my pdf script to compile because of the use of >the "�" sign to indicate the end of a lingo script line. I have removed the >character in other scripts(direct email, drag'n drop) with success but in >this case the the pdf open string is longer than 256 characters and returns >an "operend espected" error when I try this. It seems like an >incompatibility with Dir 8.5 because I did't have this problem in ver 8.0!] [To remove yourself from this list, or to change to digest mode, go to http://www.penworks.com/lingo-l.cgi To post messages to the list, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Problems, email [EMAIL PROTECTED]). Lingo-L is for learning and helping with programming Lingo. Thanks!]
