FIX: SET REFRESH Incorrectly Moves Pointer in Child Browse

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS, version 2.5a
• Microsoft FoxPro for Windows, version 2.5a

SYMPTOMS

In a child Browse window of a one-to-many relationship, the record pointer returns to the first record in the child table after the amount of time specified in the SET REFRESH value. This problem occurs only if SET REFRESH is greater than zero.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in FoxPro 2.5a for MS-DOS and FoxPro 2.5a for Windows. This problem was corrected in FoxPro 2.5b for MS-DOS and FoxPro 2.5b for Windows.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Problem

1. Enter the following lines of code in a .PRG file:

         ****Begin Program Example****
   

         SET EXACT OFF
         SET REFRESH TO 3
   

         CLOSE ALL
         USE c:\foxprow\tutorial\customer.dbf
         SELECT B
         USE c:\foxprow\tutorial\invoices.dbf
         SET ORDER TO cno
         SELECT customer
         SET RELATION TO cno INTO invoices
         LOCATE FOR company = "Atec"
         BROWSE LAST NOWAIT
         SELECT invoices
         BROWSE LAST NOWAIT
         ACTIVATE WINDOW customer
   

         WAIT WINDOW "Please select the other browse, arrow down " + ;
         "once or twice" + chr(13) + "And watch... the record " + ;
         "pointer jumps to the top."
   

         ****End Program Example****
   

2. Run the program and move to the second or third record in the child window using the DOWN ARROW key. The record pointer will return to the first record after the time allotted in the SET REFRESH command.