PRB: ACTIVATE WINDOW Causes "Syntax Error" Message

 Last reviewed: June 27, 1995
Article ID: Q113813
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft FoxPro for Windows, versions 2.5, 2.5a, 2.5b, and 2.6
  • Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS, versions 2.0, 2.5, 2.5a, 2.5b, and 2.6
  • Microsoft FoxPro for Macintosh, version 2.5b

SYMPTOMS

The ACTIVATE WINDOW command generates a "Syntax Error" message when the window name starts with a number.

RESOLUTION

To avoid this behavior, make sure your window names do not start with numbers.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

  1. Create an quick report.
2. Save the report as 123.FRX. 3. In the Command window, type the following commands: 

      x="123.FRX"
      MODIFY REPORT 123
      * now click on the command window to switch window focus
      ACTIVATE WINDOW (X)
The DEFINE WINDOW command will not let you define a window with a number as the first character. You will receive a "Syntax Error" message when attempting to do this.

Additional reference words: FoxMac FoxDos FoxWin 2.00 2.50 2.50a 2.50b 2.60
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KBCategory: kbprg kberrmsg kbprb
KBSubcategory: FxprgGeneral

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Last reviewed: June 27, 1995
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