BUG: FILE() Returns Erroneous Results

 Last reviewed: June 4, 1996
Article ID: Q109476
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Macintosh, version 3.0b
  • Microsoft FoxPro for Macintosh, version 2.5b

SYMPTOMS

When you are using the FILE() function in FoxPro for Macintosh and the length of the filename is greater than 27 characters and contains no periods, the return value is FALSE (.F.) even though the file exists.

RESOLUTION

Ensure that filenames are less than 27 characters or contains a period somewhere in the filename before checking for the file's existence.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in FoxPro version 2.5b for Macintosh. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

  1. Give a file a name that is greater than 27 characters. Make sure there aren't any periods in the filename.

  2. In the Command Window, type the following: 

          ? FILE("<long filename>")

A .F. value will be returned.

Additional reference words: vFoxMac 3.00b FoxMac 2.50b buglist2.50b
KBCategory: kbprg kbbuglist
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Last reviewed: June 4, 1996
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