Upgrading from FoxBASE+ to FoxPro on XT-Compatible

• Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS, versions 2.0, 2.5, and 2.5a

To upgrade from Microsoft FoxBASE+ to Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS on a PC/XT-compatible computer, do the following:

1. Place the following lines in the CONFIG.FP file:

   a. Add "MOUSE=1" to slow mouse tracking.

   b. Add "DEFAULT=<file specification>" to make the directory

         containing the application files the default directory.
   

   c. Add "DOHISTORY OFF" to prevent FoxPro from maintaining a command

         history list.
   

2. After upgrading to FoxPro for MS-DOS, the first run of each report takes somewhat longer than subsequent runs because FoxPro automatically converts the form to FoxPro format before running the form. To avoid this overhead when running a report, convert the form by opening and saving the form.

3. Remove any unnecessary files from the default directory. MS-DOS slows considerably when it is required to search a long list of filenames for a particular file. FoxBASE+ .FOX files and FoxPro .FXP files can reside in the same directory.