PRB: SET ORDER TO Does Not Move Record Pointer to Top of File

 Last reviewed: June 27, 1995
Article ID: Q88235
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS, versions 2.0, 2.5, and 2.5a
  • Microsoft FoxPro for Windows, versions 2.5 and 2.5a

SYMPTOMS

When a SET ORDER TO <index field> statement is issued, the record pointer defaults neither to the first record in the index nor to the top of the file.

RESOLUTION

To sequentially step through an indexed database after issuing a SET ORDER TO command, use the GO TOP statement before executing the command.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Problem

  1. BROWSE an indexed database, then specify an index.

  2. Highlight the fifth record in the database and exit BROWSE.

  3. From the Command window, issue the SET ORDER TO <index field> command.

  4. BROWSE the database again.

    At this point, the record selected in step 2 above remains highlighted. The record pointer is not reset to reflect the index.

Additional reference words: FoxDos FoxWin 2.00 2.50 2.50a
KBCategory: kbprg kbprb
KBSubcategory: FxprgBrowse

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Last reviewed: June 27, 1995
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