Maximum options for add-in

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CrisisStudent
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Maximum options for add-in

Postby CrisisStudent » Tue Dec 08, 2020 3:33 am

Hi all,

I have written add-in which has rather large number of user-specified options. I think there is a limit to number of options user can specify - when I run the add-in with large number of options specified I get "Too many arguments in {add-in command}". Can you confirm? If yes, what is the limit and is there a way around this other than separating the add-in in more than one add-ins?

Thanks!
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Re: Maximum options for add-in

Postby EViews Gareth » Tue Dec 08, 2020 8:41 am

I believe 96, although there are cases where it can be less.

You could combine multiple options into one, I suppose.
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CrisisStudent
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Re: Maximum options for add-in

Postby CrisisStudent » Tue Dec 08, 2020 8:52 am

Thanks. I am way less than 96 (approx 20), so it has to be something else.

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Re: Maximum options for add-in

Postby EViews Matt » Thu Dec 10, 2020 11:30 am

Hello,

The options limit appears to be 25.

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Re: Maximum options for add-in

Postby CrisisStudent » Mon Feb 15, 2021 10:51 am

Ah, ok, thanks. Any way to increase it on your part?

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Re: Maximum options for add-in

Postby CrisisStudent » Mon Apr 26, 2021 8:44 am

Just to follow up on this - the maximum number of options became binding for the SpecEval add-in, which has close to 40 user options, so 25 can be limiting there. Not sure if it is worth addressing on your part, I just wanted to put it in context now that the add-in is out.

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Re: Maximum options for add-in

Postby EViews Matt » Mon May 10, 2021 10:10 am

Hello,

The next patch will double the options limit, which should accommodate your addin.

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Re: Maximum options for add-in

Postby CrisisStudent » Wed Jun 09, 2021 1:48 am

Awesome, thanks!


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