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    #1

    Variable is of different type - Alpha 10

    I am getting this error on every single page I go to right now. Any idea what's causing this?

    Most look like the below

    Code:
    500 Internal Server Error
"Script Error
Error:Script: /weeklyschedule.a5w line:54
x_nav_reports = a5w_run_Component(tmpl_nav_reports)
Variable is of different type" 

500 Internal Server Error
"Script Error
Error:Script: /addjob.a5w line:51
x__0908_addnew = a5w_run_Component(tmpl__0908_addnew) 'SYSTEM GENERATED COMMENT
Variable is of different type" 

500 Internal Server Error
"Script Error
Error:Script: /updatejob.a5w line:87
x_nav_jobs = a5w_run_Component(tmpl_nav_jobs)
Variable is of different type"
    what script are they talking about? Do I look in the xbasic code on the grid on the line they are referring to? If so, it doesn't make sense.
    Last edited by eboughey1; 09-08-2009, 11:20 AM.
    Up and coming Alphaholic ;)
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    #2
    Re: Variable is of different type - Alpha 10

    This is the most dreaded error message in all of Alpha, because there is no hint as to where this eror is....(seems like they could tell you which variable since they have to know it to create the message).

    You can't use the line number, the only clue is that it is in the grid, not in the page.

    Pat
    Pat Bremkamp
    MindKicks Consulting

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      #3
      Re: Variable is of different type - Alpha 10

      but every single one? I think it must have something to do with the update to v10 beta.
      Up and coming Alphaholic ;)

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        #4
        Re: Variable is of different type - Alpha 10

        I had several issues today that were resolved by checking the v9 compatability option. I had to republish all , and all started working again. They don't call it a beta for nothing :)

        PS - Alpha has been notified of the problem, can recreate and will fix it.
        Bill Griffin
        Parkell, Inc

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          #5
          Re: Variable is of different type - Alpha 10

          Whatever it was, it has fixed itself with the last update files I downloaded.

          Thanks for the support.

          oh btw, I couldn't find the a5.js file anywhere on my server. Is it a virtual file? And I'd really like to debug my grid events so I can see if they are working. What's the best way to do that?
          Up and coming Alphaholic ;)

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            #6
            Re: Variable is of different type - Alpha 10

            The .js functions are embedded in the server files, so you won't find 'em.

            Best way to work with the javascript is to use Firefox and the Firebug plugin. Selwyn emphasizes the utility of this.
            -Steve
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              #7
              Re: Variable is of different type - Alpha 10

              Hi Bill, I don't see a V9 compatability option but I'm having a lot of issues today. Where is that so I can check it?

              Thanks

              -john

              Originally posted by Bill Griffin View Post
              I had several issues today that were resolved by checking the v9 compatability option. I had to republish all , and all started working again. They don't call it a beta for nothing :)

              PS - Alpha has been notified of the problem, can recreate and will fix it.

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                #8
                Re: Variable is of different type - Alpha 10

                There is a checkox on the Server Setting page. Check it if it is not and see if that helps.
                Bill Griffin
                Parkell, Inc

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                  #9
                  Re: Variable is of different type - Alpha 10

                  Okay Bill I'll check. Thanks

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                    #10
                    Re: Variable is of different type - Alpha 10

                    PS - make sure you download the latest builds.
                    Bill Griffin
                    Parkell, Inc

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                      #11
                      Re: Variable is of different type - Alpha 10

                      All of the beta builds have an expiration date. If you are running an older build, the expiration date may have already passed and the beta features are no longer active. In that case, the server tries to run the component using V9 non-ajax code, which will fail if the component was built as an Ajax grid. The failure typically give a "Variable is of different type" error and any features that require Ajax calls, such as opening a detail view in a window, will fail.

                      The latest beta builds have a later expiration date. However, the problem will reappear when that date is passed unless you get the latest build.

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                        #12
                        Re: Variable is of different type - Alpha 10

                        Having an beta expiration date which turns off features makes no sense whatsoever. The beta users are providing Alpha with a valuable service by debugging the software for free. They certainly don't need artificial time-wasting obstacles put in their way. If you want to protect your intellectual property by putting in an expiry date, then make it 6 months in the future.

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