Named arguments not allowed

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Named arguments aren't permitted in all situations. This error has the following causes and solutions:

  • You tried to specify a named argument as an array index, for example:

    MyVar = MyArray(MyNamedArg := 1)

    Use an ordinary variable or constant expression as an array index.

  • You tried to specify a named argument with an object, for example:

    MyVar = MyObject(MyNamedArg := 1)

    Use a variable or constant expression if the object requires an argument. For example, if the default for an object is a method, the object's name represents the default method. If it needs arguments, specify them positionally.

  • You tried to specify a named argument with an external name:

    MyVar = [MyName](MyNamedArg := 1)

    Use an ordinary variable or constant expression if the external name needs an argument.

  • You tried to specify a named argument with a data member of an object, for example:

    MyVar = [MyObject].MyProperty(MyNamedArg := 1)

    Use an ordinary variable or constant expression if the data member needs an argument.

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