WD2000: Invalid Anchor Argument Causes IPF with AddPicture Method (204615)

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Word 2000

This article was previously published under Q204615

SYMPTOMS

When you use the Visual Basic for Applications AddPicture method, the following error message appears:

This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down.
If the problem persists, contact the program vendor.

When you click Details, the following message is displayed:

WINWORD caused an invalid page fault in module WINWORD.EXE at 015f:30612f3a

NOTE: The actual memory address may vary.

CAUSE

The problem is caused by using an invalid value for the Anchor argument of the AddPicture method.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, edit the command line to use a valid argument for the Anchor argument, as in the following example:

Sub AddShapeExample()
   If Documents.Count > 0 Then
      With ActiveDocument.Shapes
         .AddPicture FileName: = "c:\windows\Blue Rivets.bmp", _
            Anchor: = Selection.Range
      End With
   End If
End Sub

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about the AddPicture Method, in the Visual Basic Editor, click Microsoft Visual Basic Help on the Help menu, type AddPicture Method in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topic.

Modification Type:	Major	Last Reviewed:	12/6/2000
Keywords:	kbbug KB204615