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Q174404: BUG: Field Aliases Options in Expression Builder Dialog Disabled

Article: Q174404
Product(s): Microsoft FoxPro
Version(s): WINDOWS:5.0,5.0a,6.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbvfp kbvfp500 kbvfp500a kbvfp600
Last Modified: 11-DEC-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Windows, versions 5.0, 5.0a, 6.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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In the Report Writer, all the options in the Field Aliases section of the
Expression Builder Options dialog box are disabled. Therefore, the Report Writer
always adds alias names to the report field objects. This is not a problem in
the Visual FoxPro 3.0x.

RESOLUTION
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There are two workarounds for this problem. First, issue a CREATE REPORT command
and select Quick Report from the Report menu bar. In the Quick Report dialog
box, clear the Add Alias option. Second, use the Report Wizard to create the
report. The Report Wizard does not place alias names on the field objects.


STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a bug in the Microsoft products listed at the
beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION
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Steps to Reproduce Behavior
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1. Type the following in the Command window:

        CREATE REPORT Zjunk

2. Add a field from the Report Controls toolbar to the Report.

3. In the Report Expression dialog box, click Expression.

4. In the Expression Builder, click Options.

5. All the options within the Field Aliases section of the Expression Builder
  Options dialog box are disabled.

Additional query words: Report writer

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Keywords          : kbvfp kbvfp500 kbvfp500a kbvfp600 
Technology        : kbVFPsearch kbAudDeveloper kbVFP500 kbVFP600 kbVFP500a
Version           : WINDOWS:5.0,5.0a,6.0
Issue type        : kbprb
Solution Type     : kbnofix

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