Re: Copy Files

I copy data files as a backup on a regular basis - I assume you do mean that and not the program files. I have a table dd-files containing the name and locations of all the files. First, close data all, then use dd-files and scan it copying to back up. The close dd-files and copy that. Then reopen all files.

If you want to copy program files, as I also do during the build of a new application, then I use a separate application which does not load the files to be copied so the problem you face does not arise.


n article <eo5u51du6643hiirit1biv0b96no068rv1@xxxxxxx>, Jack Jackson <jacknospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes 
On Thu, 14 Apr 2005 10:57:06 -0700, "Leon"
<Leon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi Everybody.

For some reason I never came across this problem before.
I created Exe that backs up files in my working folders.
Even though I run exe file, it cannot copy files that are part
of my exe. For example I have a form that is called CopyExe.scx.
My exe cannot copy files CopyExe.scx and CopyExe.sct. The same problem
I have with my classes that I am using inside of the form.
Does anyone know what can be the problem and how to overcome it?

Thanks in advance. 

That's how VFP works.  When you open a file, no matter what path you
specify, if a file with the same name and extension is included in the
.exe or .app VFP opens the one in the .exe or .app.

I don't know any way around this using VFP commands.  You probably
have to use Windows Explorer to access the files.


--
Tim Hobson
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