Objects Do Not Blink in FoxPro for MS-DOS Under Windows

 Last reviewed: April 17, 1995
Article ID: Q104464
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS, versions 2.0, 2.5, and 2.5a

SUMMARY

Objects will not blink if FoxPro for MS-DOS is run under Windows in a window. It will blink only if it is running in full-screen mode.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Problem

  1. Start FoxPro for MS-DOS under Windows in full-screen mode.

  2. In the Command window, issue the following commands: 

          SET BLINK ON
      @ 2,2 SAY 'HELLO' COLOR R*/B  && IT BLINKS

  3. Run this session of FoxPro in a window. Note that the object stops blinking.

Additional reference words: FoxDos 2.00 2.50 2.50a
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Last reviewed: April 17, 1995
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