Q171266: PRB: Report to File Command Launches WinFax Application

Article: Q171266
Product(s): Microsoft FoxPro
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0b,5.0,5.0a,6.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbvfp kbvfp300 kbvfp300b kbvfp500 kbvfp500a kbvfp600
Last Modified: 17-AUG-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Windows, versions 3.0, 3.0b, 5.0, 5.0a, 6.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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In Visual FoxPro, issuing a REPORT FORM to FILE command sends the contents of
the report to a file with the selected printer driver's control codes. The file
can then be copied to the selected printer. With WinFax (version 8.0) selected
as the printer, issuing a REPORT FORM to FILE command behaves the same if REPORT
FORM to PRINTER. Rather than going to a file, WinFax is launched and the report
is sent as a fax.

STATUS
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Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION
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Steps to Reproduce Behavior
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1. Install WinFax 8.0. WinFax should appear as a Printer option.

2. In Visual FoxPro, create and save a report as "FAXTEST." Select "WinFax" as
  the printer from the File, Page Setup menu option.

3. From the Command window, issue the following code:

        REPORT FORM faxtest TO FILE test.fax

The WinFax application starts and proceeds to process the report as if it had
been sent to PRINTER rather than send the report to a file.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kbvfp kbvfp300 kbvfp300b kbvfp500 kbvfp500a kbvfp600 
Technology        : kbVFPsearch kbAudDeveloper kbVFP300 kbVFP300b kbVFP500 kbVFP600 kbVFP500a
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0b,5.0,5.0a,6.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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