LabWindows 8.5.1 CopyFile Command

[jimc1965]

When trying to use the LabWindows 8.5.1 CopyFile command, I get the following error when compiling: Found 'pointer to char' expected a function.  I get this error even when using the 'Recall Function Panel' and selecting the file from within that area.  Any suggestions?

[NicoLeach]

You may have the <windows.h> definition of CopyFile hiding the <utility.h> definition.

I suppose you forgot to include <utility.h>

Best regards,

Nicolas

[jimc1965]

I already have <utility.h> included and <windows.h> is not included.

Any other ideas?

[NicoLeach]

I still think you've got a problem related to inclusion or the preprocessor.

Could you please preprocess the source file  (Option/Preprocess source file) and search in the preprocessed file how your CopyFile has been processed.

If you can see CVI_CopyFile(arg1,arg2); the problem is not about preprocessing.

You could perhaps show us how you used CopyFile and how its arguments were declared

Best regards,

Nicolas

[jimc1965]

Thanks for all the help, I found the problem.  I had inadvertantly named a variable 'CopyFile', which caused the problem.

Thanks Again.

Jim