PRB: "Invalid File Format" with dBASE IV Screen FileID: Q112318 The information in this article applies to:
SYMPTOMSWhen you issue the MODIFY SCREEN <filename> command on a dBASE IV screen file, the following error message occurs: Invalid file format. If this is a dBASE file, use the Catalog Manager. RESOLUTIONTo work around this problem, do one of the following:
MORE INFORMATIONNOTE: The error message does not mention that you can migrate the screen to FoxPro by choosing Convert dBASE Files from the Run menu or by running the Catalog Manager and adding the dBASE screen to the catalog. Steps to Reproduce Behavior1. In the current directory, create a dBASE IV screen file named ADDBOOK.SCR. 2. In the Command window, issue the following command: SET COMPATIBLE DB4 3. In the Command window, issue one of the following commands: MODIFY SCREEN addbook.scr -or- MODIFY SCREEN addbook Additional reference words: FoxDos FoxWin 2.60 errmsg err msg KBCategory: kbprg kberrmsg kbprb KBSubcategory: FxinteropDbase |
Last Reviewed: June 28, 1995 |