PRB: Hidden Command Window Won't Return in FoxPro for Windows

ID: Q97055

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft FoxPro for Windows, versions 2.5x, 2.6

SYMPTOMS

The following code used to hide the Command window removes the Command window and does not bring it back in FoxPro for Windows if it is run from a .PRG file:

   DEFINE WINDOW hidecom FROM 1,1 TO 3,3
   ACTIVATE WINDOW command IN hidecom
   DEACTIVATE WINDOW hidecom
   ACTIVATE WINDOW command IN SCREEN

If the code above is run from the Command window, this problem does not occur.

RESOLUTION

The following code can be used to work around this problem and bring back the window:

   ACTIVATE WINDOW hidecom
   ACTIVATE WINDOW command IN SCREEN

Additional reference words: FoxWin 2.50 2.50a 2.50b 2.60 KBCategory: kbprg kbprb KBSubcategory: FxprgGeneral

Last Reviewed: June 27, 1995