Using .DBF-Style Help in FoxPro for Windows (101805)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Windows 3.0
  • Microsoft FoxPro for Windows 2.5
  • Microsoft FoxPro for Windows 2.5a
This article was previously published under Q101805

SUMMARY

FoxPro for Windows uses the Windows-style Help system by default. However, if you prefer, you can use the .DBF-style Help system. To do so, enter the following command in the Command window:

SET HELP TO FOXHELP.DBF

Pressing F1 or choosing Contents from the menu will then open the .DBF-style Help system.

To return to the Windows-style Help system, enter the following command in the Command window:

SET HELP TO FOXHELP.HLP

To permanently change to the .DBF-style Help system, add this statement to your CONFIG.FPW file:

HELP=FOXHELP.DBF

REFERENCES

For more information, see the "SET Commands" section of the "Installation and Configuration Guide." There is also a "Customizing Help" chapter in the "Developer's Guide" that explains how to create a personalized Help system. The FoxPro for Windows Distribution Kit (DK) includes a "Help Compiler Guide" to assist you in creating a personalized Windows Help system.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/17/2003
Keywords:kbsetup KB101805
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