I just wrote
> >>> True. In that case,
>
> capture syntax ... , x1(real) ...
> if _rc {
> capture syntax ... , x1(varname numeric) ...
> }
>
> where the ... represents other stuff.
>
> If the problem is with what was in x1() then
> the user will get that message; if with
> other stuff, then there will be a message
> to that effect.
>
> The only loss is a little informativeness.
> Either way, the user might read the help
> again.
>
> Principle:
> The more general code is often both shorter and more robust.
Should strike the second "capture".
Nick
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