FIX: @ SAY Causes Error After SET DEVICE to PRINTER Command

ID: Q162301

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Windows, version 5.0

SYMPTOMS

After issuing an @ SAY command that follows a SET DEVICE to PRINTER command, the following error occurs:

Memory is low, so streaming output updating has been disabled.
Subsequent operations in Windows 95 may become sluggish due to a possible loss of memory resources.


STATUS

This problem has been fixed in Visual FoxPro 5.0a.


MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

  1. In the Command window, enter the following two lines: 
    
    SET DEVICE to PRINT   && press the <Enter> key at the end
    @1,2 SAY ''           && of each of these lines.
    NOTE: The following message appears in a pop-up dialog box: "Memory is low, so streaming output updating has been disabled."


  2. Click OK to remove the message box.


  3. In the Command window, enter the following line: 
    
    @3,2 SAY "Print out this test line"


NOTE: When issuing the @...SAY command, ensure the Windows 95 desktop is visible. Observe the second @ SAY command or any other subsequent @...SAY command causes the desktop icons to flash.

NOTE: A workaround to this problem is to SET PRINTER ON, SET DEVICE TO PRINT and issue the print statement using the question marks ("?"). A SET PRINTER OFF and SET PRINTER TO command should be issued once the print statements are completed.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbprint kbVFp kbVFp500afix FxprgGeneral FxprintDriver
Version : 5.0
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug


Last Reviewed: August 10, 1999
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