Microsoft KB Archive/64141

Multiplan 1.x: Transfer Load Enumeration Limited to 80 Files PSS ID Number: Q64141 Article last modified on 07-25-1990 PSS database name: D_MPlan

1.04 1.05 1.06 1.10

MS-DOS

Summary:

When an arrow key is pressed within the Transfer Load menu, Multiplan versions 1.04, 1.05, 1.06, and 1.10 list a maximum of 4 columns by 20 rows for a total of 80 files. Multiplan versions 2.00 and later provide a scrollable window to display an unlimited number of files.

If the number of files in a directory exceed 80 while using Multiplan version 1.x, create another document directory. Use Transfer Options to specify this directory as the current directory (location to save and load files).

The early versions of Multiplan are used primarily on floppy-disk-based systems. There is a DOS limitation to the number of files that can be saved to the root directory of a floppy disk. The 80-file limitation helps prevent too many files from being saved to the root directory.

Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1990.