Article: Q110527
Product(s): Microsoft FoxPro
Version(s): MACINTOSH:2.5x,2.6a,3.0b
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s):
Last Modified: 05-FEB-2000
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft FoxPro for Macintosh, versions 2.5x, 2.6a
- Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Macintosh, version 3.0b
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SYMPTOMS
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The ADIR() function does not return "." and ".." when the D option is specified.
CAUSE
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The Macintosh file system does not support current folder notation (.) and
subfolder notation (..); therefore, they are not returned when this function is
executed.
MORE INFORMATION
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Steps to Reproduce Behavior
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In the Command window, type the following:
=ADIR( myarray, "*.*", "D" )
? myarray(1, 1)
In FoxPro for Windows or FoxPro for DOS, "." will be returned. In FoxPro for
Macintosh, the first file or folder encountered will be returned.
Additional query words: VFoxMac FoxMac 2.50b 2.50c
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Keywords :
Technology : kbHWMAC kbOSMAC kbVFPsearch kbAudDeveloper kbFoxproSearch kbFoxPro260aMac kbVFP300bMac
Version : MACINTOSH:2.5x,2.6a,3.0b
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