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  1. benasumwa

    Windows 10 And UWP Apps

    Strongm - thanks for the pointer to the MS documentation. I will make the effort to go through. audaxviator - thanks for the explanations. I will expand on that for better understanding. Time is the father of truth. Time will tell. ------------------------------------------- Benson O. A...
  2. benasumwa

    Windows 10 And UWP Apps

    Hello, I am trying to wrap my head around this UWP thing. Kindly forgive if I sound rather uninformed. How do I tell that my Windows 10 is UWP compliant? I ran winver and the current version 1709 (Os build 16299.125) What do I need to do in order to develop UWP apps? (want to learn ) What do...
  3. benasumwa

    Select a Directory

    Rdrunner Remember this code will pick the folders from the current folder (DEFAULT). Time is the father of truth. Time will tell. ------------------------------------------- Benson O. A. (Infinity Link Limited)
  4. benasumwa

    Select a Directory

    Rdrunner nDirs = ADIR(aDirs,".","D") nDirs will have the number of folders aDirs array will hold details about the folders You can use this array to populate a form/window Hope this helps Time is the father of truth. Time will tell. ------------------------------------------- Benson O. A...
  5. benasumwa

    F/Rlock() with TableUpdate()

    Mike Lewis, Thanks mike. My situation warrants the optimistic table buffering option. I have indeed written a routine to handle clashes on the network but needed confirmation as whether R/FLOCK would be desirable. I did not know! I have learnt some new thing! Thanks Mike! Geoff, Thanks for...
  6. benasumwa

    F/Rlock() with TableUpdate()

    Hi Friends, Still using VFP6. My question is: With the application of appropriate buffering combined with the TRANSACTIONs, is there any need to issue an explicit RLOCK() or FLOCK() or it's advisable to leave them out utterly? Any suggestions will be highly appreciated Time is the father of...
  7. benasumwa

    get sever/computer name

    Paul Foxpro's Sys(0) should give you the computername. Time is the father of truth. Time will tell. ------------------------------------------- Benson O. A. (Infinity Link Limited)
  8. benasumwa

    unable to select the 'Build Executable' option

    bm2 use this one http://members.aol.com/FoxProResources/fp26a.htm Time is the father of truth. Time will tell. ------------------------------------------- Benson O. A. (Infinity Link Limited)
  9. benasumwa

    unable to select the 'Build Executable' option

    bm2 I am not quite sure why the same disks you used are now not availing the Build Executable option. I would not know if it's to do with WinXp. But maybe follow this link and see whether it may be of any help. [url=http://members.aol.com/FoxProResources/fp26a.htm[/url] especially the part...
  10. benasumwa

    unable to select the 'Build Executable' option

    bm2 Is it a new installation or the same foxpro2.6 you have been using all the while? If the installation did not include the Distribution Kit then the Build Executable option won't be there. Time is the father of truth. Time will tell. ------------------------------------------- Benson O. A...
  11. benasumwa

    How does ??? work in VFP6

    MikeLewis/Dave Your compined efforts have got me out of the hole. My new code: LOCAL cPrinter cPrinter = GetPrinter() SET PRINTER TO (cPrinter) SET PRINTER ON ??? "Receipt No. "+TransForm(nReceNo) ??? "Customer "+cCustName ... SET PRINTER TO I realised without the SET PRINTER ON and the...
  12. benasumwa

    How does ??? work in VFP6

    Hi MikeLewis, Single ? posts the output to the screen. Nothing goes to the printer even with EJECT and SET PRINTER OFF. Thanks Mike but there are some situations where this kind of doing it is better. But thanks nonetheless! May be time to abandon the old school! Time is the father of...
  13. benasumwa

    How does ??? work in VFP6

    Hi friends, I was used to the following type of quick receipt print: LOCAL cPrinter cPrinter = GetPrinter() SET PRINTER TO (cPrinter) ??? "Receipt No. "+TransForm(nReceNo) ??? "Customer "+cCustName ... SET PRINTER TO This would work well in Fox 2.6Dos But when I try the same in VFP6...
  14. benasumwa

    Print Without ejecting paper

    Tomas, Yes, I have downloaded the class and it's wonderful. Maybe you have used it for long, is it vesertile in high activity scenario? A queue of guys buying food stuff? Time is the father of truth. Time will tell. --------------------------- Benson O. A. (Infinity Link Limited)
  15. benasumwa

    Print Without ejecting paper

    Hi Mike, I must say thank you very much. The link you provided seems quite helpful. I'll post if i succeed. Time is the father of truth. Time will tell. --------------------------- Benson O. A. (Infinity Link Limited)
  16. benasumwa

    can I do this a better way

    Hi Judi, If your original tables have the correct indexes then the code below will write for you a program (index_fi.prg) which you can use to recreate indexes on the new tables. close all nfiles = adir(adbfs,"*.dbf") if nfiles = 0 then return endif my_reind = fcreate("index_fi.prg",0)...
  17. benasumwa

    Print Without ejecting paper

    Hi Friends, I have a 40 column receipt being used in a guest hostel for sales. I have created a noraml report to print a receipt for foodstuff bought. One copy for customer and the other for the kitchen. The receipts are usually small with an average of maybe 3 items. But when I print even...
  18. benasumwa

    Water Mark on Reports

    Jim, After posting this thread I did some search on the internet and got the mind's eye stuff. I think it's great. I downloaded for evaluation and see whether I can purchase it's license. But thanks nonetheless. wjwjr/Mike I think your suggestions are worth trying before I think of purchasing...
  19. benasumwa

    Water Mark on Reports

    Hi Friends, I have searched the site for any reference to Water Marks on VFP reports but do not seem to make any headway. Is it a feature that can be incorporated on reports, so that for Invoice reprints I could have COPY on the FRX? Any Ideas? Time is the father of truth. Time will tell...
  20. benasumwa

    DEs in production system Defaults to Data residing in development fold

    Wait a moment! Hi MikeLewis, I've learnt something I did not know before. That I can still have the DE and maintain it's obvious benefits and also have full control in table opening. This is great my friend! You deserve a star! Thanks man! --------------------------- Benson O. A. Infinity...

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