[fpc-pascal]otherwise

[Matthew Bradford]

Isn't "OTHERWISE" part of the whole try except thing?  I never really 
use that structure (although I suppose I should) so I am not totally 
sure of what I'm talking about.  But if I had to guess... that would be 
it. :)

Matt

adamn at math.uwb.edu.pl wrote:

> Hello,
> I encountered a problem trying to compile a program with a following
> fragment:
> 
> type type1=record
> OTHERWISE:type2;
> ......
> end;
> 
> The compiler complains as if OTHERWISE is a reserved keyword in Pascal,
> but as I know it isn't for BP and DELPHI.
> I even checked the docs, but the word is not listed there as a reserved
> identifier. 
> Anyone has an idea why I cannot use OTHERWISE ?
> I know I can simply use some other identifier, but I just want to know ...
> 
> Adam Naumowicz
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