Re: [clisp-list] Can't handle simple-error in ext:compiler-let

[Sam S. <sd...@gn...>]

> * Michael Kappert <zvp...@tz...g> [2011-01-26 00:15:20 +0100]:
>
> I'm trying to load a file, ignoring any erroneous forms. 
>
> However, the debugger is always invoked when an error occurs inside a
> ext:compiler-let:
>
> CLISP 2.49+
>>  (ignore-errors (ext:compiler-let ((x (error "foo")))))
> *** - foo
> The following restarts are available:
> ABORT          :R1      Abort main loop
>
> Same with handler-case.
> I think this should not happen?

I think you are right.
please feel free to file a bug report.
however, given that
- this is an old bug (present at least in 2.32)
- compiler-let has been removed from ansi cl
- I do not have much time ATM even for more pressing issues
your only recourse is DIY.
my take is, as always, http://www.cygwin.com/acronyms/#PTC


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