setup wizard

[kaelong]

I have a new computer, have set everything up. Can build my exe. Then I started the setup wizard to create the distribution files for my client. When I got to "Step 2" to specify Components I choose the ActiveX control selection and it started to scan for the files, then I got an error message - "Error #202 in getactivex(0); Invalid path or filename" I click on the "OK" button, and it took me to the list to choose which ActiveX controls to include. I made my selection, but there was no "OK" button to press, only "Cancel" or "Close". So it never completes.
I don't know where to go with this.

 

[DSummZZZ]

What version are you using?
Newer versions come with Install Shield Express in lieu of a (buggy) setup wizard.

If nothing else, you should maybe think about using Innosetup instead. There are several good threads on using it here.


-Dave Summers-

Even more Fox stuff at:

http://www.davesummers.net/foxprolinks.htm

 

[Mike Lewis]

I agree completely with Dave. Inno Setup is a much better option than the old setup wizard -- and better than InstallShield Express, in my humble o.

It's worth spending a couple of hours getting to know it, especially as it is completely free.

Mike


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Mike Lewis (Edinburgh, Scotland)

My Visual FoxPro site: www.ml-consult.co.uk

 

[kaelong]

Thank you both. I actually got it working, don't remember how.
I do have a new issue.

for a memo field I want to put the pointer at the end of the text in the field for when I modify the field. My basic code is:

***************************************************
IF Thisform.Editmode .or. Thisform.Addmode

if len(alltrim(customer.call_notes))==0
expstr = DTOC( date() ) + " - "
else
expstr = chr(13)+ chr(10) + DTOC( date() ) + " - "
endif

replace customer.call_notes with customer.call_notes + expstr

MODIFY MEMO customer.call_notes NOMENU WINDOW CustCall SAVE

********************************************
This all works I just don't know how to get the pointer to be at the end of the "-". Any clues?

 

[Mike Lewis]

Kaelong,

You should start a new thread for this question. Give the thread a name that will tell people what it is about. That way, people will know whether the subject is of interest to them, and you're more likely to get the answer you need.

Also, you'll do better if you at least acknowledge the answers you are given. You had two replies to your original question, but you waited nearly three months before acknowledging them. Even then, you give the impression that the only reason you bothered to do so was because you needed further help.

Mike


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Mike Lewis (Edinburgh, Scotland)

My Visual FoxPro site: www.ml-consult.co.uk

 

[kaelong]

I do apologize for the lack of attention I gave. I will make a stronger effort in the future.

I really do appreciate this site. It has been extremely helpful.

 

[craigber]

I agree with others. Look at something like Inno (it's free). The Setup Wizard uses a 16 bit installer. In this world of 32 bit (rapidly moving to 64), a newer setup tool should be used.

Craig Berntson
MCSD, Visual FoxPro MVP,

http://www.craigberntson.com/blog

 

[kaelong]

Thank you for your suggestions. I did download that yesterday, but have not yet had a chance to use it yet.

Once I get the fatal error fixed, I try to use it on the application I'm working on.

Again, Thanks