/sys$common/syshlp/helplib.hlb CC, Messages, BADOPENBRACE  *Conan The Librarian (sorry for the slow response - running on an old VAX)

 Message        This open brace may be missing a close brace and
                causing the syntax error at <location>.

 Description    This message is always output to the terminal after
                another syntax error.  It is intended to provide the
                programmer with additional information that may
                identify the cause of the syntax error.  This message
                may, or may not, provide useful information.  In
                general, the more consistent the coding style in the
                source function, the more likely this message will be
                accurate.

 User Action    Correct the program syntax.