PRB: Multiple @ ... FILL Commands Appear Behind Each Other

ID: Q104328

The information in this article applies to:

SYMPTOMS

Multiple @ ... FILL commands in FoxPro for Windows will appear behind each other if they are using the same row and column locations.

CAUSE

The second @ ... FILL command did not overwrite the first.

RESOLUTION

To solve the problem, issue an @ ... CLEAR command with the same row and column as the first @ ... FILL command. This will clear the first @ ... FILL command from the screen, allowing the second @ ... FILL command to be visible.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Problem

1. Type the following command in the Command window and press ENTER. 

   This will put a blue box on the screen.

      @ 2,2 FILL TO 5,5 COLOR GR/B
2. Type the following command in the Command window and press ENTER. 
   This will put a yellow bar next to the blue box.

      @ 2,2 FILL TO 5,6 COLOR B/GR
Additional reference words: FoxWin 2.50 2.50a overlap disappear not appear invisible showing KBCategory: kbprg kbprb KBSubcategory: FxprgGeneral

Last Reviewed: September 1, 1995