Microsoft KB Archive/109599

PRB: SET HELP TO (GETFILE()) Repeatedly Displays File Dialog 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. MORE INFORMATION 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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