PRB: Resolving "FILTER Expression Too Long" Error Message

ID: Q88878

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS, versions 2.0, 2.5, and 2.5a
• Microsoft FoxPro for Windows, versions 2.5 and 2.5a

SYMPTOMS

The error message "FILTER expression too long" occurs when using the SET FILTER TO command.

CAUSE

The filter expression has exceeded the maximum allowable length of 160 characters.

RESOLUTION

Reduce the length of the filter expression to less than 161 characters.

Additional reference words: FoxDos FoxWin 2.00 2.50 2.50a KBCategory: kbprg kbprb KBSubcategory: FxprgGeneral

Last Reviewed: June 27, 1995