PRB: Open Dialog Does Not Display Objects Without Extensions

 Last reviewed: June 1, 1996
Article ID: Q110535
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft FoxPro for Macintosh, version 2.5b
  • Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Macintosh, version 3.0b

SYMPTOMS

The FoxPro for Macintosh Open File dialog box does not display files that have no extension, even if the file type matches the chosen file type.

CAUSE

For consistency between platforms, the Open dialog box is based on file extensions instead of file types.

RESOLUTION

Either select the All Files check box to see files with no extensions, or do not remove the extensions from your filenames.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Problem

  1. From the Apple Finder, remove the extension from a program's filename. For example, change TEST.PRG to TEST.

  2. In FoxPro for Macintosh, choose Open from the File menu, select Program as the file type, and select the folder where the renamed program is stored.

The TEST file is not displayed until the All Files check box is selected. This behavior holds true for all file types.

Additional reference words: VFoxMac 3.00b FoxMac 2.50b
KBCategory: kbprg kbprb
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Last reviewed: June 1, 1996
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