Using the ISCOLOR() Function on a Portable Computer

ID: Q89085

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft FoxBASE+ for MS-DOS, versions 2.0 and 2.1
• Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS, versions 1.02 and 2.0

SUMMARY

When FoxPro or FoxBASE+ runs on a portable computer, the ISCOLOR() function usually returns the value true (.T.), regardless of the actual screen type.

MORE INFORMATION

Most portable computers have a port that can be used to connect the computer to a color monitor; therefore, they contain VGA color graphics cards although the monitor itself may be monochrome. Because the ISCOLOR() function returns a logical value based on the ability of the graphics card (not the monitor) to display color, a value of .T. will be returned on a portable computer with a VGA color graphics card.

Additional reference words: FoxDos 2.00 2.10 laptop KBCategory: kbusage kbprg kbhw KBSubcategory: KBCategory: KBSubcategory:

Last Reviewed: April 17, 1995