Fish! Causes Recorder Errors with Windows

Last reviewed: November 23, 1994
Article ID: Q78183

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.0, 3.0a

SYMPTOMS

The shareware program Fish! version 3.0a4, which is included with the Microsoft Windows Resource Kit, causes errors with the macro recorder if Fish! is running during the recording or playback of macros. Error messages may include:

   Cannot play back to obscured window

   -or-

   Playback window does not exist

These errors occur when you use the mouse to manipulate program icons that are minimized and on the desktop.

WORKAROUND

When recording a macro with Recorder, choose Record from the Macro menu, and select Ignore Mouse in the Record Mouse list box. Use the keyboard only (do not use the mouse).

KBCategory: kbtool
KBSubcategory: win30
Additional reference words: 3.0 3.00 3.0a 3.00a WIN30

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Last reviewed: November 23, 1994
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