How to Call the Introductory FoxPro 2.6 Screen

 Last reviewed: April 30, 1996
Article ID: Q115216
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft FoxPro for Windows, versions 2.6, 2.6a
  • Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS, versions 2.6, 2.6a
  • Microsoft FoxPro for Macintosh, version 2.6a

SUMMARY

To call the introductory screen displayed the first time you started FoxPro, type the following in the Command window: 

   DO <FoxPro_pathname>\catalog.app WITH "splash"
For example, if FoxPro was installed in the default directory (FPW26 in FoxPro for Windows, and FPD26 in FoxPro for MS-DOS), you would type one of the following commands in the Command window, depending on which platform of FoxPro you were using: 

   DO c:\fpw26\catalog.app WITH "splash"

   -or-

   DO c:\fpd26\catalog.app WITH "splash"
NOTE: Also, if the CATMAN= setting in the configuration file is removed or the configuration file isn't found by FoxPro, and Fox is restarted, the introductory screen is displayed.

MORE INFORMATION

The introductory, or "splash," screen is a dialog box titled "Welcome to Microsoft FoxPro 2.6 for Windows" or "Welcome to Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS," displayed in FoxPro 2.6 for Windows and FoxPro 2.6 for MS-DOS, respectfully.

It contains the following buttons:

  • Proceed to Catalog Manager to easily accomplish everyday database tasks and to automatically convert dBASE files.
  • Proceed to the FoxPro menu system and Command window to tap the full power of FoxPro.
  • Explore a sample FoxPro catalog that includes sample files.

    NOTE: If the Sample Catalog was not installed, then this last button is not displayed.

It also contains the following check box:
  • Don't display this introductory screen again. In the next session, FoxPro will start in the environment you select now.

Additional reference words: FoxDos FoxWin FoxMac 2.60 2.60a
KBCategory: kbui
KBSubcategory: FxtoolCatman

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Last reviewed: April 30, 1996
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