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Q76883: Performing a Search While Playing Atlas MIDI Anthems

Article: Q76883
Product(s): Microsoft Home Multimedia Titles
Version(s): 1991 edition
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 04-DEC-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Bookshelf for Windows 1991 edition 
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SUMMARY
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If a search is performed while an anthem is playing in the Hammond Atlas, the
current note being played will continue playing. This is especially noticeable
if the search is very large. Microsoft is researching this problem and will post
new information here as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION
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To reproduce the problem, use one of the following methods:

1. Load the Atlas and play anthem.

2. Perform a long search.

  Result: The current note being played will linger until the Topics Found box
  displays.

  -or-

3. Load the Atlas and play an anthem.

4. Perform a search for a nonexistent word.

  Result: When the "No Topic Found" message displays, the current note will
  continue to play until you press OK.

Additional query words: MIDI hang note 1.00 Viewer Usage err msg wbk 1991

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbHomeMMsearch kbBookshelfSearch kbBookShelf1991
Version           : :1991 edition

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