PRB: FoxDoc Incorrectly Reports Table Names in DATADICT.DOC

• Microsoft FoxPro for MS-DOS, version 2.5a

SYMPTOMS

When FoxDoc is run on a project that contains a query that builds a quick report, the FoxDoc-generated DATADICT.DOC is inaccurate.

CAUSE

FoxDoc incorrectly parses the .QPR file, interpreting each keyword in the REPORT FORM command as a table.

RESOLUTION

Do not use the Query Builder Quick Report option. Manually design a quick report using the Report Writer. Create a .PRG file that includes a call to the .QPR file and a call to the REPORT FORM command.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Problem

1. Create a new query QTEST.QPR file.

2. Base the query upon CUSTOMER.DBF in the FOXPRO25A\TUTORIAL subdirectory.

3. Redirect the output of the query to Report/Label.

4. Select Options. In the RQBE Display Options dialog box, select Report, and then select Quick Report. Accept the default name (QUERY.FRX) or specify another.

5. Save the query, and return to the Command window.

6. Run FoxDoc on the query. In the Main Program/Project Filename box, specify QTEST.QPR.

7. Issue the following command:

         MODIFY FILE datadict.doc
   

   If you have used the defaults, the document should summarize use of the following databases:

         CUSTOME.DBF
         CREATE.DBF
         REPORT.DBF
         QUERY.FRX
         FROM.DBF
         QUERY.DBF
         WIDTH.DBF
         80.DBF
         COLUMN.DBF
         NOOVERWRITE.DBF
   

This behavior also occurs if the query is added to a project. It does not occur if the Quick Report option is not selected.