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Q110527: PRB: ADIR() in FoxPro for Macintosh Doesn’t Return "." or ".."

Article: Q110527
Product(s): Microsoft FoxPro
Version(s): MACINTOSH:2.5x,2.6a,3.0b
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 05-FEB-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft FoxPro for Macintosh, versions 2.5x, 2.6a 
- Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Macintosh, version 3.0b 
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SYMPTOMS
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The ADIR() function does not return "." and ".." when the D option is specified.

CAUSE
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The Macintosh file system does not support current folder notation (.) and
subfolder notation (..); therefore, they are not returned when this function is
executed.

MORE INFORMATION
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Steps to Reproduce Behavior
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In the Command window, type the following:

     =ADIR( myarray, "*.*", "D" )
     ? myarray(1, 1)

In FoxPro for Windows or FoxPro for DOS, "." will be returned. In FoxPro for
Macintosh, the first file or folder encountered will be returned.

Additional query words: VFoxMac FoxMac 2.50b 2.50c

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbHWMAC kbOSMAC kbVFPsearch kbAudDeveloper kbFoxproSearch kbFoxPro260aMac kbVFP300bMac
Version           : MACINTOSH:2.5x,2.6a,3.0b

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