PRB: Report to File Command Launches WinFax Application

• Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Windows, versions 3.0, 3.0b, 5.0, 5.0a, 6.0

SYMPTOMS

In Visual FoxPro, issuing a REPORT FORM to FILE command sends the contents of the report to a file with the selected printer driver's control codes. The file can then be copied to the selected printer. With WinFax (version 8.0) selected as the printer, issuing a REPORT FORM to FILE command behaves the same if REPORT FORM to PRINTER. Rather than going to a file, WinFax is launched and the report is sent as a fax.

STATUS

Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

1. Install WinFax 8.0. WinFax should appear as a Printer option.



2. In Visual FoxPro, create and save a report as "FAXTEST." Select "WinFax" as the printer from the File, Page Setup menu option.



3. From the Command window, issue the following code:

   
         REPORT FORM faxtest TO FILE test.fax 

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbVFp kbVFp300 kbVFp300b kbVFp500 kbVFp500a kbVFp600 FxinteropGeneral FxprgGeneral
Version : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0b,5.0,5.0a,6.0
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb