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Q123722: RUN Command Not Available in FoxPro for Macintosh

Article: Q123722
Product(s): Microsoft FoxPro
Version(s): MACINTOSH:2.6a,3.0b
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kb3rdparty
Last Modified: 11-FEB-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft FoxPro for Macintosh, version 2.6a 
- Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Macintosh, version 3.0b 
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SUMMARY
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The FoxPro RUN command is not implemented in FoxPro for Macintosh. The Macintosh
operating system does not have the equivalent of an MS-DOS command prompt; so it
isn't possible to run an external program.

MORE INFORMATION
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Equivalent functionality can often be programmed through use of the FoxPro
RUNSCRIPT command to run an AppleScript to launch the external program.

To use this feature, perform these steps:

1. Use the AppleScript Script Editor to record or write a script that launches
  the desired application.

2. Save the newly created script.

3. In your FoxPro program, add the following command to run the AppleScript:

     RUNSCRIPT <script name>

NOTE: AppleScript is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make
no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding AppleScript's performance or
reliability.

Additional query words: VFoxMac FoxMac

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Keywords          : kb3rdparty 
Technology        : kbHWMAC kbOSMAC kbVFPsearch kbAudDeveloper kbFoxproSearch kbFoxPro260aMac kbVFP300bMac
Version           : MACINTOSH:2.6a,3.0b

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