PRB: "End of File Encountered" with APPEND GENERAL

ID: Q110364

2.50b     | 2.50 2.50a 2.50b 3.00

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Windows, version 3.0
• Microsoft FoxPro for Macintosh, version 2.5b
• Microsoft FoxPro for Windows, versions 2.5, 2.5a, and 2.5b

SYMPTOMS

When you are using the APPEND GENERAL command, an "End Of File Encountered" error message occurs if no source file is specified and no records are in the database.

RESOLUTION

If a program is interactively allowing a user to enter information in a source file, do one of the following to avoid this error:

• Validate the information before issuing the APPEND GENERAL command.

  -or-

• Trap for "End Of File Encountered" in an ON ERROR routine.

  -or-

• Make sure there is at least one record in the database.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

1. Create a database that contains a general field.

2. Issue the following command in the Command window:

      APPEND GENERAL <general field>

Additional reference words:   VFoxWin 3.00  FoxMac FoxWin 2.50 2.50a 2.50b

Keywords          : kberrmsg FxprgGeneral 
Version           : 2.50b | 2.50 2.50a 2.50b 3.0
Platform          : MACINTOSH WINDOWS