Article: Q133244
Product(s): Microsoft FoxPro
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s):
Last Modified: 15-FEB-2000
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Windows, version 3.0
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SYMPTOMS
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Issuing the CD.. command in the Visual FoxPro Command window to change to the
parent directory, generates this error message:
Unrecognized command verb.
CAUSE
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The Visual FoxPro parsing algorithm looks at CD.. as one token, so it generates
the error.
RESOLUTION
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Use the following correct syntax when using the CD command to change to the
parent directory:
CD ..
NOTE: There must be a space between CD and the two periods. This information is
documented in the "CD|CHDIR Command" topic of the Help menu.
STATUS
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This behavior is by design.
Additional query words: VFoxWin change directory MS-DOS DOS
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Keywords :
Technology : kbVFPsearch kbAudDeveloper kbVFP300
Version : WINDOWS:3.0
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