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Q138317: Fw1180.exe Describes Screen Issues in FoxPro for Windows

Article: Q138317
Product(s): Microsoft FoxPro
Version(s): 2.5,2.5a,2.5b,2.6,2.6a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbfile kbDSupport
Last Modified: 06-FEB-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft FoxPro for Windows, versions 2.5, 2.5a, 2.5b, 2.6, 2.6a 
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SUMMARY
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Fw1180.exe is a file that contains an application note titled "Screen Issues in
FoxPro for Windows" that explains how to address various screen and font issues
encountered with FoxPro for Windows.

MORE INFORMATION
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The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download
Center:

  Fw1180.exe
  (http://download.microsoft.com/download/fox26win/file1/1/W9X/EN-US/Fw1180.exe)

For additional information about how to download Microsoft Support files, click
the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Q119591 How to Obtain Microsoft Support Files from Online Services

Microsoft used the most current virus detection software available on the date of
posting to scan this file for viruses. Once posted, the file is housed on secure
servers that prevent any unauthorized changes to the file.

INTRODUCTION TO FW1180
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This application note summarizes information about screen and font issues in
FoxPro for Windows, emphasizing areas that are likely to impact application
design. Information for this application note was taken from several Microsoft
Knowledge Base (KB) articles, which are listed at the end of the application
note.

Two main screen issues can seriously impact application design in FoxPro for
Windows:

- Fonts: Issues include font-related considerations when designing GUI
  applications in FoxPro.

- Screen resolutions: Issues include handling multiple screen resolutions in an
  application. Methods of resolving these issues are suggested.

Additional query words: Fw1180 kbfile akz

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Keywords          : kbfile kbDSupport 
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbFoxproSearch kbFoxPro260 kbFoxPro250 kbFoxPro250a kbFoxPro250b kbFoxPro260a
Version           : :2.5,2.5a,2.5b,2.6,2.6a
Issue type        : kbinfo

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