Visual FoxPro - Problem with EXE

Visual FoxPro - Problem with EXE

Post by Diane L. Emmi » Fri, 16 Aug 1996 04:00:00



I developed my first VFox program, compiled it and built an .EXE file.
I used the Setup Wizard to develop distribution disks.

The application is installed as a standalone on a PC (Windows 3.1).  I
created a Program group for the application with an icon for the user
to click to start the application (based on the .EXE file).  Nothing
happens when the user attempts to start the application.  The screen
goes black for a second and returns to the Program Manager.

I don't have a clue to what is wrong.  Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

Diane Emmich

 
 
 

Visual FoxPro - Problem with EXE

Post by Johni » Fri, 16 Aug 1996 04:00:00


Does this happen with other computers? Is the computer connected to a
network?
This is not Windows for workgroups, right? Do you have SHARE loaded?

In the meantime, run SCANDISK and DEFRAG on your PC and create the disks
again.

John

 
 
 

Visual FoxPro - Problem with EXE

Post by Scot A. Becke » Fri, 16 Aug 1996 04:00:00



> I developed my first VFox program, compiled it and built an .EXE file.
> I used the Setup Wizard to develop distribution disks.

> The application is installed as a standalone on a PC (Windows 3.1).  I
> created a Program group for the application with an icon for the user
> to click to start the application (based on the .EXE file).  Nothing
> happens when the user attempts to start the application.  The screen
> goes black for a second and returns to the Program Manager.

> I don't have a clue to what is wrong.  Anyone have any suggestions?

> Thanks in advance.

> Diane Emmich

READ EVENTS?

Scot.
===================================================

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Strategic Advantage, Inc.      Fax: (612) 871-1151


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Visual FoxPro - Problem with EXE

Post by David Schwart » Fri, 16 Aug 1996 04:00:00



> I developed my first VFox program, compiled it and built an .EXE file.
> I used the Setup Wizard to develop distribution disks.

> The application is installed as a standalone on a PC (Windows 3.1).  I
> created a Program group for the application with an icon for the user
> to click to start the application (based on the .EXE file).  Nothing
> happens when the user attempts to start the application.  The screen
> goes black for a second and returns to the Program Manager.

> I don't have a clue to what is wrong.  Anyone have any suggestions?

> Thanks in advance.

> Diane Emmich

Verify that you have either a READ EVENTS or that your first form is Modal.  If neither
of these are true the EXE starts and then stops.

David Schwartz

 
 
 

Visual FoxPro - Problem with EXE

Post by Jamey Rams » Tue, 20 Aug 1996 04:00:00



> I developed my first VFox program, compiled it and built an .EXE file.
> I used the Setup Wizard to develop distribution disks.

> The application is installed as a standalone on a PC (Windows 3.1).  I
> created a Program group for the application with an icon for the user
> to click to start the application (based on the .EXE file).  Nothing
> happens when the user attempts to start the application.  The screen
> goes black for a second and returns to the Program Manager.

> I don't have a clue to what is wrong.  Anyone have any suggestions?

> Diane Emmich

Diane,
As you might be able to see from previous postings, the Setup wizard does
have its quirks.  This is a guess.  Double verify that the question about
"which platform:  Win95, Windows 3.1, or NT" has the proper box checked.
Setup will bind in all needed .DLL's, .FLL's and, most importantly, the
VFP.ESL files for you which are not a part of your app, but are essential
for your app to run under Windows.

Just a thought.

Jamey Ramsey

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Visual FoxPro - Problem with EXE

Post by Scot A. Becke » Tue, 20 Aug 1996 04:00:00





> > I developed my first VFox program, compiled it and built an .EXE file.
> > I used the Setup Wizard to develop distribution disks.

> > The application is installed as a standalone on a PC (Windows 3.1).  I
> > created a Program group for the application with an icon for the user
> > to click to start the application (based on the .EXE file).  Nothing
> > happens when the user attempts to start the application.  The screen
> > goes black for a second and returns to the Program Manager.

> > I don't have a clue to what is wrong.  Anyone have any suggestions?

> > Diane Emmich

> Diane,
> As you might be able to see from previous postings, the Setup wizard does
> have its quirks.  This is a guess.  Double verify that the question about
> "which platform:  Win95, Windows 3.1, or NT" has the proper box checked.
> Setup will bind in all needed .DLL's, .FLL's and, most importantly, the
> VFP.ESL files for you which are not a part of your app, but are essential
> for your app to run under Windows.

> Just a thought.

Or, you could make sure you issued a READ EVENTS.

Scot.
===================================================

Software Engineer
Strategic Advantage, Inc.      Fax: (612) 871-1151


http://www.winternet.com/~vitus/