PRB: FoxPro Help Unavailable When Help Filename Is Invalid

 Last reviewed: May 29, 1996
Article ID: Q120470
The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft FoxPro for Macintosh, versions 2.5x, 2.6a

SYMPTOMS

If the SET HELP TO command uses an invalid help filename, the "Microsoft FoxPro Help" command, located on the Apple Help menu (a question mark inside a balloon) is disabled.

CAUSE

Setting the help file to a bad filename has the same effect as issuing the SET HELP OFF command.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

  1. In the Command window, type the following: 

          ON MACHELP WAIT WINDOW "No Help Available"

          SET HELP TO nofile.dbf    && nofile.dbf should not exist


  2. Open the Apple Help menu. Note that the Microsoft FoxPro Help command is
   disabled (dimmed).


  3. Press F1 for help.

    

Again, help is not displayed. Note also that the WAIT window assigned
to the ON MACHELP command is not displayed either.



	
	

	















	






Additional reference words: FoxMac 2.50b 2.50c 2.60a tt catman greyed not

available grayed out

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	Last reviewed:  May 29, 1996
	

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