PRB: SET PATH TO Syntax for Folders with Spaces in Name

 Last reviewed: January 10, 1997
Article ID: Q156668
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Windows 3.0, 3.0b, 5.0
  • Pro Edition of Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Mac 3.0
  • Microsoft FoxPro for Macintosh 2.6a

SYMPTOMS

Only the first folder or directory specified in a multiple path string is set by the SET PATH TO command. For example, the first folder listed in the sample SET PATH TO command below is set in the FoxPro path: 

   SET PATH TO "c:\New Folder 1";"c:\New Folder 2"

CAUSE

The path listed after the SET PATH TO command is set only until the second quotation mark is found.

RESOLUTION

When using the SET PATH TO command with multiple folders that contain spaces, either place quotes around the entire path string or don't use quotes at all. For the example shown above, use one of the following: 

   SET PATH TO "c:\New Folder 1;c:\New Folder 2"

   - or -

   SET PATH TO c:\New Folder 1;c:\New Folder 2
This applies to the Macintosh version of FoxPro and Visual FoxPro as well. The Macintosh syntax would be like this: 

   SET PATH TO "Macintosh HD:New Folder 1;Macintosh HD:New Folder 2"

   - or -

   SET PATH TO Macintosh HD:New Folder 1;Macintosh HD:New Folder 2
The path set with the SET PATH TO command can be checked by typing the following in the Command window: 

   ? SET("PATH")
It will return all folders or directories in the FoxPro path if the syntax of the SET PATH TO command was correct.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

KBCategory: kbenv kbprb
KBSubcategory: FxenvGeneral
Additional reference words: 3.00 3.00b 5.00 kbdsd vFoxWin vFoxMac



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Last reviewed: January 10, 1997
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