PRB: "Not a Database File" When Trying to Create Screen

Last reviewed: August 28, 1995
Article ID: Q118909

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft FoxPro for UNIX, version 2.6

SYMPTOMS

When you are attempting to generate a screen, the following error message is displayed:

   Not a database file

CAUSE

The root directory is set as the default directory.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, use the SET DEFAULT command to set the default directory to one other than the root.

Additional reference words: FoxUnix 2.60 shutdown signals trap process
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Last reviewed: August 28, 1995
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