DOCUMENT:Q122746  11-FEB-2000  [foxpro]
TITLE   :BUG: BUILD APP Fails If Program Name Has No Extension
PRODUCT :Microsoft FoxPro
PROD/VER:MACINTOSH:2.6a,3.0b
OPER/SYS:
KEYWORDS:kbbuglist

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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Macintosh, version 3.0b 
 - Microsoft FoxPro for Macintosh, version 2.6a 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to build an application, the application is not built and no
error message is given. This occurs after you create a program, add the program
to a new project, and choose to build the application.

RESOLUTION
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Include an extension of .PRG on the program file name before adding the program
to the project.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at
the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION
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Steps to Reproduce Problem
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1. Create the following program and save it as "TEST."

      WAIT WINDOW "Hello"

2. Create a new project named NewProject, and add the TEST program to the
   project.

3. Choose Build. Then choose Build Application.

At this point, control returns to the Command window. The application has not
been built, and no error message is displayed.

Additional query words: vFoxMac FoxMac 3.00 buglist2.60a

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Keywords          :  kbbuglist
Technology        : kbHWMAC kbOSMAC kbVFPsearch kbAudDeveloper kbFoxproSearch kbFoxPro260aMac kbVFP300bMac
Version           : MACINTOSH:2.6a,3.0b

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