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Q189900: PRB: HyperLink Object Does Not Support Moving to FILE: URL

Article: Q189900
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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When you use the HyperLink object to move to a FILE: URL, it does not cause any
errors, but it does not appear to do anything.

CAUSE
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The API that is used by the HyperLink object does not support the Mailto: and
File: links.

RESOLUTION
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Use the HyperLink foundation classes, such as the HyperLink Label or the
HyperLink button, found in the _hyperlink.vcx foundation class library. These
foundation classes support the FILE: links.

STATUS
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This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION
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Steps to Reproduce Behavior
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Run the following code:

     ox=CreateObject("hyperlink")
     ox.NavigateTo("FILE:c:\")

RESULT: This code runs without error, but nothing happens.

Additional query words: kbVFp600 kbDatabase kbInternet

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

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