Microsoft KB Archive/66262

PRPM9012017: Cannot Access Directory Tree Window with Mouse PSS ID Number: Q66262 Article last modified on 07-01-1991 PSS database name: P_PresMan

1.21 1.30

OS/2

Summary:

PROBLEM ID: PM9012017

SYMPTOMS The Directory Tree window can become partially “hidden” behind the File Manager window; consequently, it will not be possible to access the drive selections by using the mouse.

CAUSE The File Manager, the Help Manager, the Command Reference, and several other programs provide an MDI (multiple document interface). By definition, MDI means that the single, top-level frame window may have one or more additional frame windows in its client area. By making the outside frame large, moving the child frame, and then making the outside frame small again it is easy to position the windows so that the system menu and title bar are inaccessible to the user.

RESOLUTION/STATUS The window can still be accessed by using the CTRL+drive letter key combination. Or if ALT+SPACEBAR is pressed, it will bring up the system menu and the user can then move or size the window by using the arrow keys.

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Presentation Manager (PM) versions 1.21 and 1.3. We are researching this problem and will post new information here as it becomes available.

Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1991.