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Q131408: Object Variables Return "(Object)" in Debug Window

Article: Q131408
Product(s): Microsoft FoxPro
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 15-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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SUMMARY
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In the debug window, an entry may have the value of "(Object)."

MORE INFORMATION
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An entry in the debug window will have a value of "(Object)" if it refers to an
object, not a property of an object. For example, if you enter the following in
the debug window, the value will be (Object), because it references the Form
object not a property of that form:

   _SCREEN.ACTIVEFORM

On the other hand, if you place _SCREEN.ACTIVEFORM.NAME in the debug window, the
value will be the name of the form.

Run a form and place _SCREEN.ACTIVEFORM and _SCREEN.ACTIVEFORM.NAME in the debug
window to see the difference.

For more information about debugging forms, please see the following article in
the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Q129425 Form Debugging Tips

Additional query words: VFoxWin

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

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