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Q186025: PRB: AGETCLASS() Function may Truncate Fifth Parameter

Article: Q186025
Product(s): Microsoft FoxPro
Version(s): WINDOWS:6.0
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 Windows, version 6.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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If the fifth parameter, the cFileNameCaption, is longer than 11 characters,
including spaces, the value appears truncated in the dialog box.

CAUSE
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The limit for the cFileNameCaption parameter in the AGETCLASS() function is 11
characters.

RESOLUTION
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Use a name that is less than 11 characters.

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. Type the following line of code as one continuous line into the Command
  window and then press ENTER:

        ?AGETCLASS(cmdhelp,home()+"\ffc\_datetime.vcx","_clock",
        "Choose a class","Classxxxx x","Pick class")

  Note that the label for the file name text box displays.

2. Add one more character to the cFileNameCaption parameter so that the command
  reads like this:

        ?AGETCLASS(cmdhelp,home()+"\ffc\_datetime.vcx","clock",
        "Choose a class","Classxxxx xx","Pick class")

  Note that the label for the text box is truncated.

Additional query words: kbvfp600

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbVFPsearch kbAudDeveloper kbVFP600
Version           : WINDOWS:6.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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