Article: Q123722
Product(s): Microsoft FoxPro
Version(s): MACINTOSH:2.6a,3.0b
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kb3rdparty
Last Modified: 11-FEB-2000
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft FoxPro for Macintosh, version 2.6a
- Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Macintosh, version 3.0b
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SUMMARY
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The FoxPro RUN command is not implemented in FoxPro for Macintosh. The Macintosh
operating system does not have the equivalent of an MS-DOS command prompt; so it
isn't possible to run an external program.
MORE INFORMATION
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Equivalent functionality can often be programmed through use of the FoxPro
RUNSCRIPT command to run an AppleScript to launch the external program.
To use this feature, perform these steps:
1. Use the AppleScript Script Editor to record or write a script that launches
the desired application.
2. Save the newly created script.
3. In your FoxPro program, add the following command to run the AppleScript:
RUNSCRIPT <script name>
NOTE: AppleScript is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make
no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding AppleScript's performance or
reliability.
Additional query words: VFoxMac FoxMac
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Keywords : kb3rdparty
Technology : kbHWMAC kbOSMAC kbVFPsearch kbAudDeveloper kbFoxproSearch kbFoxPro260aMac kbVFP300bMac
Version : MACINTOSH:2.6a,3.0b
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