CHR(26) Not Valid as a Prompt for a Push Button in FoxPro

ID: Q89090

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

Although the following code was created by the Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS Screen Generator, it does not compile:

   @8,18 get xyz picture "@*HN ->;two";
   size 1,5,1 default 1

CAUSE

The PICTURE clause contains a CHR(26) character (indicated by ->).

RESOLUTION

Remove the CHR(26) character from the PICTURE clause.

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

Last Reviewed: June 27, 1995