Persistent Syntax Error on Simple Script

[Anonymous]

I am trying to run a very simple command through MEL: a simple sphere.

I typed in "sphere:" and I get the following error message: "Error: Line 1:7: Syntax Error" (See image).

I have been troubleshooting this issue for hours and asking for help from multiple people, but no one has any idea why this is happening. It's such a simple command. Does anyone have any idea what might be wrong?

[mspeer]

Hi!

sphere:

is not a valid MEL command.

What do you want to do?

If you want to create a Nurbs sphere the command is:

sphere

Don't confuse : (wrong) with ; (correct)

sphere;

[lee.dunham]

@mspeer has correctly pointed out the issue (use of colon instead of semi-colon).

Worth noting - the Syntax Error actually tells you what line AND character it had trouble with (Error: Line 1:7: Syntax Error). "Line 1:7" is telling you the issue is on the 1st line and 7th character, corresponding to the ":" in "sphere:".

This can help you easily spot issues in future (it will happen!).