CTRL+OLets you open an existing file or create a new file. Previously opened projects appear at the bottom of the File menu. Corresponds to the GETFILE( ) function.
You can open a previously opened project by choosing its name from the bottom of the File menu.
Note Files created with the Open command are not added to a project.
CTRL+O
This dialog box appears when you select Open from the File menu.
Code Page
Displays the Code Page dialog box so you can specify the code page needed to view the file correctly. This command applies only to text files such as program (.prg), query (.qpr), and text (.txt) files.
Environment
Saves all environment settings with the file, and opens the associated environment when you open the file. This option is enabled when you choose Form, Label, or Report from the List Files of Type list, and is checked by default. To open a form, label, or report without opening an associated environment, clear the check box.
Exclusive
Allows you exclusive use of a table (.dbf) or database (.dbc) file so that no other user can open the file. This option is enabled only when a table is to be opened. Corresponds to the USE EXCLUSIVE command.
Open As Read Only
Specifies that the file you open cannot be modified, only reviewed.
Class Name
Displays classes stored in the class library displayed in the Class Name box. This list appears only when you open a class library.
Preview
Allows you to preview graphic files when they are selected in the files list. This check box appears only when you can open or select a graphics file. For example, this check box appears in the Open dialog when you add an Image control to a form and double-click the Picture property in the Properties window.