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Q160772: PRB: "File does not exist" Using FoxTools Functions

Article: Q160772
Product(s): Microsoft FoxPro
Version(s): MACINTOSH:3.0b
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 11-DEC-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Macintosh, version 3.0b 
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SYMPTOMS
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Calling a function in the Foxtools library generates an Error 1 "Program
<function name> does not exist."

CAUSE
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Some FoxTools functions are not compiled with the complete name. For example,
FxNewFolder() needs to be called as FxNewFolde(). To verify how a function
should be called, load the FoxTools library and then look at the output of
DISPLAY STATUS.

RESOLUTION
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Drop appropriate letters from the functions name.

STATUS
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Microsoft is researching this behavior and will post new information here in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION
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Load the appropriate version of Foxtools for the Macintosh. Foxtools.cfm is for
PowerPCs only and Foxtools.slm is for both PPC and 68K Macintoshes.

Steps to Reproduce Behavior
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1. Enter the following commands in the Command window:

        SET LIBRARY TO HOME()+'FoxTools.slm'
        ? FxNewFolder('macintosh hd:test') && Note Error
        ? FxNewFolde('macintosh hd:test')

Additional query words: vfoxmac kbdsd

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbHWMAC kbOSMAC kbVFPsearch kbAudDeveloper kbVFP300bMac
Version           : MACINTOSH:3.0b

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