Problem:
Release 4.0:
When compiling a program with a single syntax bug, this causes an aftereffect of about 1500 error messages.
It may end with an "Unexpected Error while syntax checking",
or a hanging IDE, or it may take several minutes until the IDE can be used again.
Killing the IDE using taskmanager does only help if the IDY-file is deleted also.
Resolution:
A better solution is offered by the compiler directive MAX-ERROR.
Limiting the number of errors, e.g. to: MAX-ERROR"50 E" MAX-ERROR"40 S"
e.g. placed in the COBOL.DIR file, will improve the situation.
After reaching the specified number of messages, the compilation will be aborted by a (last) "Too many errors" message.
Old KB# 5409
