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I've just installed v12 on a Windows 10 VM and am attempting to test the debugger.  Each time I start, I receive the following:

CodeWatch for Windows - Command line error: Option value must be single character or 0 to 255 for fill character.

 

 

I then override it with the correct path, apply and everything is great. 

Where do I update this command line to make the path update permanent?


#RMCOBOL

I've just installed v12 on a Windows 10 VM and am attempting to test the debugger.  Each time I start, I receive the following:

CodeWatch for Windows - Command line error: Option value must be single character or 0 to 255 for fill character.

 

 

I then override it with the correct path, apply and everything is great. 

Where do I update this command line to make the path update permanent?


#RMCOBOL
Hi Linda:

Are you starting CodeWatch from the command line or a shortcut using the RUNCOBOL command line? The command line is invalid because there are spaces in the library (L=) pathname so CodeWatch is offering you a chance to correct it.

If this is the case, the fix is easy: when launching, surround the spacey pathname with double quotes:

rmcw elmain.COB L="C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Micro Focus\\RM\\RMCOBOLv12\\WOWRT.DLL"

If you're composing the command line in the workspace wizard (for example, by browsing to the library in the Environment>Libraries tab) and it's not quoting a spacey name, please elaborate as that needs to be fixed. However, even then, after you correct the invalid command line and save the workspace, the updated command line should be persisted and used if you start CodeWatch with the saved workspace.

I've just installed v12 on a Windows 10 VM and am attempting to test the debugger.  Each time I start, I receive the following:

CodeWatch for Windows - Command line error: Option value must be single character or 0 to 255 for fill character.

 

 

I then override it with the correct path, apply and everything is great. 

Where do I update this command line to make the path update permanent?


#RMCOBOL
I'm launching it from the WOW Designer.

I've just installed v12 on a Windows 10 VM and am attempting to test the debugger.  Each time I start, I receive the following:

CodeWatch for Windows - Command line error: Option value must be single character or 0 to 255 for fill character.

 

 

I then override it with the correct path, apply and everything is great. 

Where do I update this command line to make the path update permanent?


#RMCOBOL
In the WOW Designer, for the Project->Options for your project, change the runtime command arguments to this:

L="%RM_PROGRAM_DIR%\\WOWRT.DLL"

You can also quote the complete path if you prefer or if RM_PROGRAM_DIR isn't set in your environment.

I've just installed v12 on a Windows 10 VM and am attempting to test the debugger.  Each time I start, I receive the following:

CodeWatch for Windows - Command line error: Option value must be single character or 0 to 255 for fill character.

 

 

I then override it with the correct path, apply and everything is great. 

Where do I update this command line to make the path update permanent?


#RMCOBOL
Fabulous!
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