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Q101805: Using .DBF-Style Help in FoxPro for Windows

Article: Q101805
Product(s): Microsoft FoxPro
Version(s): WINDOWS:2.5,2.5a,3.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbsetup
Last Modified: 05-FEB-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Windows, version 3.0 
- Microsoft FoxPro for Windows, versions 2.5, 2.5a 
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SUMMARY
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FoxPro for Windows uses the Windows-style Help system by default. However, if
you prefer, you can use the .DBF-style Help system. To do so, enter the
following command in the Command window:

  SET HELP TO FOXHELP.DBF

Pressing F1 or choosing Contents from the menu will then open the .DBF-style Help
system.

To return to the Windows-style Help system, enter the following command in the
Command window:

  SET HELP TO FOXHELP.HLP

To permanently change to the .DBF-style Help system, add this statement to your
CONFIG.FPW file:

  HELP=FOXHELP.DBF

REFERENCES
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For more information, see the "SET Commands" section of the "Installation and
Configuration Guide." There is also a "Customizing Help" chapter in the
"Developer's Guide" that explains how to create a personalized Help system. The
FoxPro for Windows Distribution Kit (DK) includes a "Help Compiler Guide" to
assist you in creating a personalized Windows Help system.

Additional query words: VFoxWin FoxWin 2.50 HELP CONFIG.FPW FOXHELP

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Keywords          : kbsetup 
Technology        : kbVFPsearch kbAudDeveloper kbFoxproSearch kbFoxPro250 kbFoxPro250a kbVFP300
Version           : WINDOWS:2.5,2.5a,3.0

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