How to Use Resource File with Different Name with an .EXE

ID: Q117640

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft FoxPro for Windows, versions 2.5, 2.5a, 2.5b, 2.6
• Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS, versions 2.5, 2.5a, 2.5b, 2.6
• Microsoft FoxPro for Macintosh, versions 2.5b, 2.5c

SUMMARY

If a resource file with a name other than FOXUSER is to be used by an executable file, that resource file must be supplied with the executable file even if it is included in the project and not marked as excluded.

MORE INFORMATION

A resource file with a name other than FOXUSER is not recognized as a resource when it is added to the project. The following command must be issued in the executable file:

   SET RESOURCE TO <resource filename>

REFERENCES

FoxPro for Windows Distribution Kit "User's Guide," page 11

Additional reference words: FoxMac FoxDos FoxWin 2.50b 2.60 dk KBCategory: kbtool kbprg KBSubcategory: FxtoolDk

Last Reviewed: June 27, 1995