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Q130663: PRB: ZAP Command Ignores Table’s Delete Triggers

Article: Q130663
Product(s): Microsoft FoxPro
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 11-FEB-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Windows, version 3.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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Running the ZAP command on a table does not fire (run) the table's Delete
triggers.

WORKAROUND
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Do not use the ZAP command on a table that has Delete Triggers unless you plan
on also using the ZAP command on any related table.

STATUS
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This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION
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Steps to Reproduce Behavior
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1. Open a table that has Delete triggers.

2. Copy the table to a backup .DBF file by using the COPY TO command.

3. Use the ZAP command on the table. The table's Delete triggers do not fire.

Additional query words: VFoxWin

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbVFPsearch kbAudDeveloper kbVFP300
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0

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