ACC: OLE Objects Clipped Using Fahrenheit Video Driver

ID: Q109344

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Access versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.0

SYMPTOMS

Novice: Requires knowledge of the user interface on single-user computers.

OLE objects inserted into a Microsoft Access form will be clipped on the bottom and on the right side if you are using an Orchid Fahrenheit video driver in Microsoft Windows.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Access versions 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0. This problem no longer occurs in Microsoft Access version 7.0.

MORE INFORMATION

The following Orchid Fahrenheit drivers are known to cause this problem:

All 800 x 600 resolution drivers

The 1024 x 768 16 colors large font driver

Steps to Reproduce Problem

Install any of the above listed video drivers in Microsoft Windows.

Start Microsoft Access. Open any database.

Open a new form.

From the Edit menu, choose Insert Object.

Select Microsoft Graph, and then choose OK.

Close Microsoft Graph. Choose Yes in the Update Changes box.

Note that the chart is clipped on the bottom and on the right side.

The third-party product discussed here is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: interoperability


Keywords          : kb3rdparty IntpOle 
Version           : 1.0 1.1 2.0
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbbug

Last Reviewed: March 30, 1999