I encountered a VFP 8 syntax "gotcha" issue that cost me some time. My search in Microsoft's knowledge base and here on the UT did not turn up the issue or solution. I do not pretend to know the technical answer why this issue exists but here it is and the solution.

The following code compiles without error but, at runtime, generates error 2058 on my XP (SP1) machine. The gotcha is the use of the "m." variable alias with the exception object on the CATCH line. Unfortunately I found error 2058's description of little assistance. Solution: Simply remove the "m." and the problem is gone.

try
    ? "Inside TRY"
catch to m.loException  && Remove the "m." alias and it runs fine
    ? "Inside CATCH"
finally
    ? "Inside FINALLY"
endtry

Perhaps this will save someone else some time.

Spence