Microsoft KB Archive/109599

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ID: Q109599

The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft FoxPro for Macintosh, version 2.5b
 * Microsoft FoxPro for Windows, versions 2.5, 2.5a, and 2.5b

SYMPTOMS
Issuing the SET HELP TO (GETFILE) command repeatedly displays the GETFILE dialog box when Cancel is chosen.

RESOLUTION
Do not use the GETFILE function with SET HELP TO. Use the LOCFILE function instead.

Steps to Reproduce Behavior
Type the following command in the Command window:

SET HELP TO (GETFILE) Choose the Cancel button when the File dialog box appears. To exit this loop, choose the Cancel button three more times. Additional reference words: FoxWin FoxMac 2.50 2.50a 2.50b KBCategory: kbprg kbprb kbtshoot KBSubcategory: FxprgGeneral
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