Microsoft KB Archive/114490

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ID: Q114490

The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft FoxPro for Macintosh, versions 2.5b, 2.5c
 * Microsoft FoxPro for Windows, versions 2.5, 2.5a, 2.5b, 2.6

SYMPTOMS
If a screen containing objects formatted for multiple fonts is transported from FoxPro for Windows to FoxPro for Macintosh, or vice versa, the objects are reformatted into a single font during the transporter process.

CAUSE
During the transport process, if the Font push button is chosen and a default font is specified, all objects will be reformatted to a single font during transport.

If no default font is specified during the transport, objects will maintain the same or similar font formatting on the new platform.

RESOLUTION
The default font is intended to be used when a matching font does not exist on both platforms. By design, choosing a default font replaces all font information with the font you specify. If you want to have multiple font formatting, do not use the Font button in the Transport dialog box.

STATUS
This behavior is by design.

Steps to Reproduce Behavior
1. In FoxPro for Windows, create a screen using multiple fonts, such as

Arial 10, Arial 18, and Courier 10. 2. In FoxPro for Macintosh, modify a copy of the screen. Do not specify a  default font. The font information should remain intact. 3. Copy the screen from the Windows platform again. Modify the copy in  FoxPro for Macintosh. When the transport screen appears, choose the Font button and specify any font and point size. Note that after the screen has been transported, all the objects will be formatted in the chosen font. Additional reference words: FoxMac FoxWin 2.50 2.50a 2.50b 2.60 2.50c KBCategory: kbprg kbprb KBSubcategory: FxprgGeneral
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