PRB: MODIFY MEMO Behaves As If the NOWAIT Clause Has Been Used

 Last reviewed: June 27, 1995
Article ID: Q110528
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS, versions 2.5, 2.5a, and 2.5b
  • Microsoft FoxPro for Windows, versions 2.5, 2.5a, and 2.5b
  • Microsoft FoxPro for Macintosh, version 2.5b

SYMPTOMS

When you are using the MODIFY MEMO command with multiple memo fields, the program behaves as if the NOWAIT clause has been used. For example, if you issue the following command in the Command window 

   MODIFY MEMO <memo field1, memo field2>
the memo windows will appear but the program will continue to execute.

RESOLUTION

To avoid this problem, use two MODIFY MEMO commands with the following syntax: 

   MODIFY MEMO <memo field1> NOWAIT
   MODIFY MEMO <memo field2>
These commands will display memo field1, then memo field2, and then the cursor will be placed in memo field2.

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

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Last reviewed: June 27, 1995
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