BUG: QuickBasic Can't Find: File Dialog Fails on System 6.0.7 (69113)




This article was previously published under Q69113

SYMPTOMS

If a QuickBasic (for Macintosh ) program attempts to OPEN, RUN, or CHAIN a filename that does not exist in the current or specified folder, a dialog box prompts you with "Can't find: <filename>. Would you like to look for it?". When you click OK, you can normally look for the file in other folders; however, under Macintosh System 6.0.7, if you select the target file's folder from the dialog box, the file's name will not properly display.

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a bug with Microsoft QuickBasic versions 1.00, 1.00a, and 1.00b for Macintosh only when running under Macintosh System version 6.0.7 and Finder (or MultiFinder) version 6.1.7. The problem does not occur on other System or Finder versions.

Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

You may use any of the following methods to work around this problem:

  1. Use a different version of the Macintosh System software, such as System 6.0.5. -or-

  2. Ensure that the complete and correct path is given to the file. -or-

  3. Ensure that the file is in the same folder as the QuickBasic environment (if running in the interpreter), or in the same folder as the compiled application (if running as a compiled application).
Modification Type: Minor Last Reviewed: 1/9/2003
Keywords: kbbug KB69113
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