PRB: File ID Type Is Incorrect for FoxBASE+/Mac SCX or FRX...

 Last reviewed: June 3, 1996
Article ID: Q118672
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft FoxPro for Macintosh, versions 2.5b, 2.5c
  • Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Macintosh, version 3.0b

SYMPTOMS

When you are trying to convert a FoxBASE+ for Macintosh report or screen to FoxPro for Macintosh, you receive the following error message: 

   File ID type is incorrect for FoxBASE+/Mac SCX or FRX file!
FB+MIGRATE.APP will not convert the report or screen.

CAUSE

There is a space after the "X" in the file's extension.

RESOLUTION

Remove the space at the end of the screen or report filename.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

  1. Create a FoxBASE+/Mac report and name it TEST.FRX (followed by a space). Close the report.

  2. Start FoxPro and run the FB+MIGRATE.APP file located in the GOODIES:FB+MIGRATE subfolder.

  3. Choose the Convert Files button.

  4. In the "File Converter - Step 1 of 2" screen, specify the source and destination folders.

  5. In the Available Files box, select TEST.FRX, and then choose the Add button to move it to the Selected Files box.

  6. Choose the Convert button.

You will get the error message mentioned above.

Additional reference words: VFoxMac 3.00b FoxMac 2.50b 2.50c errmsg err msg
migration
migrate
conversion translation import export transport port
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Last reviewed: June 3, 1996
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