Gaussx
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ801
Gaussx installation fails with message "Syntax error G0008 : 'dgps != 0'"
This information applies to GaussX, Vsn 7.0.2 and prior under GAUSS 8.0 or later.
Symptom
On running the Gaussx setup, the installation quits with the message:
Line 120 in c:\program files\gauss80\src\gaussx.dec
Syntax error G0008 : 'dgps != 0'
Cause
The code on line 120 of gaussx.dec:
declare struct dgps != 0;
is not legal under GAUSS 8 and higher.
Resolution
Delete line 120 of gaussx.dec. Then, to continue the installation, from the GAUSS prompt, type:
run gsx\compile.prg