PRB: ESL File Not Automatically Included w/ Visual FoxPro EXE (133449)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Windows 3.0
- Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Windows 5.0
- Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Windows 6.0
- Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Macintosh 3.0b
This article was previously published under Q133449 SYMPTOMS
A set of application distribution disks created with the Visual FoxPro
Setup Wizard does not contain the run-time file necessary to run the
application. In Visual FoxPro for Windows version 3.0, the run-time file is
VFP300.ESL. In Visual FoxPro for Macintosh, the set of disks does not
contain the support library for the PPC or the 68K Support Library. The run-
time file for Visual FoxPro for Windows version 5.0 is Vfp500.dll.
CAUSE
In step 2 of the Setup Wizard, the Visual FoxPro Run-time check box was
not selected.
STATUS
This is by design. The Setup Wizard was enhanced in version 3.0 to allow
the developer to choose whether or not to include the VFP300.ESL file,
which is 3.5 MB, with the distribution disks. The Support Library PPC is 5
MB, and the Support Library 68K is 4.2 MB. The support library for Visual
FoxPro 5.0 is 3.5 MB.
RESOLUTION
Rerun the Setup Wizard. In Step 2, under Optional Components, select the
Visual FoxPro 3.0 Runtime check box.
MORE INFORMATION
The Setup Wizard requires a .EXE file in order to build a set of
distribution disks. This means that the .ESL file or the support libraries
for 68K or PPC, can only be distributed as part of a complete application.
You cannot distribute the .ESL by itself.
NOTE: Chapter 9 of the Professional Features Guide, Visual Foxpro for
Windows, lists this check box as appearing during step 3 of the Setup
Wizard; this is incorrect.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 12/3/2003 |
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| Keywords: | KB133449 |
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