FIX: Paradox Database Import Causes Errors

 Last reviewed: October 14, 1997
Article ID: Q88611
2.00 MS-DOS kbprg kbfixlist kbbuglist

The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS, version 2.0

SYMPTOMS

In early (prior to 9/26/91) releases of FoxPro 2.0 for MS-DOS, a problem occurs when a Paradox database file containing a blank numeric field is imported into a FoxPro database.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft FoxPro version 2.0 for MS-DOS releases dated prior to September 26, 1991. This problem was corrected in the Microsoft FoxPro version 2.0 for MS-DOS release dated September 26, 1991.

MORE INFORMATION

The FoxPro 2.0 IMPORT command imports data from a variety of file formats to create a new FoxPro database. FoxPro creates the new database file with the same name as the file from which the data is imported with the DBF extension.

The optional TYPE keyword can be used to specify the format of the imported file. To import data from a Paradox database, use the following syntax: 

   IMPORT FROM filename.db TYPE PDOX.
Paradox is manufactured by Borland International, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional reference words: FoxDos buglist2.00 fixlist2.00 2.00
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Last reviewed: October 14, 1997
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