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DBInstanceName.DBUpdate("field1").Value = value1

>Hi,
>
>What could be the reason for this error?
>I am trying to update a HP 3000 database via a middleware called Middleman. I create an instance of the datadase object and try to update the HP 3000 database using this command.
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> DBInstanceName.DBUpdate("field1") = value1
>
>here DPUPDATE is a middleman command.
>
>When FoxPro tries to execute this command, it gives me this error. I believe that it is a FoxPro error.
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>Any help would be appreciated.
>
>Ria