Microsoft KB Archive/137956

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Automap: Can’t use Alt+Tab Shortcut When Using Measuring Tool

PSS ID Number: Q137956 Article last modified on 05-01-1997

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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Automap Pro for Windows, versions 1.03, 1.06, 1.08, and 1.09 - Microsoft Automap Road Atlas for Windows, versions 1.06, 1.1, 3.0, 3.02, 3.03, 3.04, 3.05, 4.0 - Microsoft Automap Streets, versions 1.0, 1.01, 4.0 - Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.x

SYMPTOMS

When you use the Automap Measuring Tool, the Alt+Tab key combination used for Task Switching to other open applications, does not function.

This problem does not occur with Microsoft Windows 95.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Automap products listed at the top of this article. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

RESOLUTION

Method 1

Complete the Measuring Tool operation.

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Method 2

Upgrade to Microsoft Windows 95.

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