WordPerfect 5.1 Retrieve Function Requires APPEND

Last reviewed: November 23, 1994
Article ID: Q72100

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.0, 3.0a

SUMMARY

WordPerfect technical support has confirmed that the Retrieve function in WordPerfect version 5.1 needs the MS-DOS APPEND command to work properly. However, the APPEND command is not compatible with Microsoft Windows.

MORE INFORMATION

The WordPerfect Retrieve function (SHIFT+F10) is used to quickly search the hard disks for all WordPerfect data files, no matter which directory they are located in. APPEND is used for this function.

WordPerfect technical support suggests that when using the Retrieve command without APPEND, you supply the full logical path to the file:

For example, instead of using

   MYFILE.WP

use the path:

   C:\MYFILE\MYFILE.WP

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KBCategory: kb3rdparty
KBSubcategory: win30
Additional reference words: 3rdparty word perfect wp WIN30 3.00 3.0 3.00a
3.0a WP51

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Last reviewed: November 23, 1994
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