pin3 as output fails to download

[Dr_John]

The following program will not download:
pin0=0
pin1=1
pin2=0
pin3=1
pin4=0
pin5=1
pin6=0
pin7=1

It gives a popup "Error unknown symbol pin3"
Picaxe version = 18x
Programming editor version = 4.1.13

Pin3 as an input should be illegal, but it should be allowed as an output.

 

[Bloody-orc]

you dont have pin 3-5 on picaxe 18 series! those are for downloading and reset purposes only!

 

[Technical]

To switch output pins on and off use high and low commands, not pin =

The pin variables are for input use only.

 

[Dr_John]

Thanks to you both for speedy replies.

I have retested my code, and the following program downloads and runs as expected:
loop:
pin1=pin7 'read pin 7 (microswitch) and light LED if pressed.
debug pins ' confirm output settings.
goto loop

The debug window shows a pins (out) value of 2 when the microswich is pressed and the LED does light.

Perhaps the documentation of variables could be extended?