CHR(26) Not Valid as a Prompt for a Push Button in FoxPro

 Last reviewed: June 27, 1995
Article ID: Q89090
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

Although the following code was created by the Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS Screen Generator, it does not compile: 

   @8,18 get xyz picture "@*HN ->;two";
   size 1,5,1 default 1

CAUSE

The PICTURE clause contains a CHR(26) character (indicated by ->).

RESOLUTION

Remove the CHR(26) character from the PICTURE clause.

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

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Last reviewed: June 27, 1995
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