PRB: SET HELP TO (GETFILE()) Repeatedly Displays File Dialog

Last reviewed: June 27, 1995
Article ID: Q109599

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft FoxPro for Macintosh, version 2.5b
Microsoft FoxPro for Windows, versions 2.5, 2.5a, and 2.5b

SYMPTOMS

Issuing the SET HELP TO (GETFILE()) command repeatedly displays the GETFILE() dialog box when Cancel is chosen.

RESOLUTION

Do not use the GETFILE() function with SET HELP TO. Use the LOCFILE() function instead.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

Type the following command in the Command window:

   SET HELP TO (GETFILE())

Choose the Cancel button when the File dialog box appears. To exit this loop, choose the Cancel button three more times.

Additional reference words: FoxWin FoxMac 2.50 2.50a 2.50b
KBCategory: kbprg kbprb kbtshoot
KBSubcategory: FxprgGeneral

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Last reviewed: June 27, 1995
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