PRB: "File is in use" Message Received When Running Query

ID: Q127011

2.60a WINDOWS kbtool kbprb

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft FoxPro for Windows, version 2.6a

SYMPTOMS

When creating a query in RQBE that outputs to a report, you receive the message "file is in use."

CAUSE

The output is being sent to a Quick Report that has the same filename as the open report or label.

RESOLUTION

Perform one of the following:

• Close the report or label file, and then run the query again.

  -or-

• Use a different name for the report or label.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

Additional reference words: FoxWin 2.60a KBCategory: kbtool kbprb KBSubcategory: FxtoolRqbe

Keywords          : FxtoolRqbe 
Version           : 2.60a
Platform          : WINDOWS

Last Reviewed: May 1, 1996