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Re: idl path issue [message #81472 is a reply to message #81471]

Thu, 20 September 2012 09:58

David Fanning
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sdjohnson.mail@gmail.com writes:

> I am encountering a very strange problem with my idl path. I created a procedure and placed it in a directory that is in my path. When I open a new idl session and try to run the program, IDL throws an undefined procedure error. However, I can manually compile the procedure with a .compile and then run it just fine. The terminal session is pasted below. Also note that other procedures in my path seem to compile just fine automatically.
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> In fact, I have this problem with *any* procedure that I write and place in my path. However, procedures written by others don't give me any trouble (coyote library, goddard astronomy library, xidl, etc). Has anyone else encountered a similar issue? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

Has the file been saved in all lowercase characters?

http://www.idlcoyote.com/code_tips/mostcommon.html

Cheers,

David

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