Microsoft KB Archive/123947

= PRB: Unable to Change Field Type in MODIFY STRUCTURE =

PSS ID Number: 123947

Article Last Modified on 10/23/1999

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft FoxBASE+ for Macintosh 2.01

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This article was previously published under Q123947



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SYMPTOMS
The field type cannot be changed in the MODIFY STRUCTURE dialog for a database what was opened exclusively.



CAUSE
Adobe Type Reunion Manager is installed.

NOTE: Adobe Type Reunion Manager is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.



WORKAROUND
Here are two workarounds:


 * Turn off all extensions and then modify the structure. -or-


 * Hold down the shift key while clicking the Field Type popup in the MODIFY STRUCTURE dialog to change the Field Type.



STATUS
Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Additional query words: FoxMac 2.50b

Keywords: KB123947

Technology: kbAudDeveloper kbFoxBASE201Mac kbFoxBASESearch kbFoxproSearch kbHWMAC kbOSMAC

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