BUG: BUILD APP Fails If Program Name Has No Extension

ID: Q122746

2.60a 3.00b MACINTOSH kbprg kbbuglist

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Macintosh, version 3.0b
Microsoft FoxPro for Macintosh, version 2.6a

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to build an application, the application is not built and no error message is given. This occurs after you create a program, add the program to a new project, and choose to build the application.

RESOLUTION

Include an extension of .PRG on the program file name before adding the program to the project.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Problem

1. Create the following program and save it as "TEST."

   WAIT WINDOW "Hello"

2. Create a new project named NewProject, and add the TEST program to the

   project.

3. Choose Build. Then choose Build Application.

At this point, control returns to the Command window. The application has not been built, and no error message is displayed.

Additional reference words: vFoxMac FoxMac 3.00 3.00b 2.60a buglist2.60a KBCategory: kbprg kbbuglist KBSubcategory:

Keywords          : kbbuglist
Version           : 2.60a 3.00b
Platform          : MACINTOSH