Automap: Can't use Alt+Tab Shortcut When Using Measuring Tool
  
PSS ID Number: Q137956
Article last modified on 05-01-1997
 

 

 

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The information in this article applies to:
 
 - Microsoft Automap Pro for Windows, versions 1.03, 1.06, 1.08, and
   1.09
 - Microsoft Automap Road Atlas for Windows, versions 1.06, 1.1, 3.0, 3.02,
   3.03, 3.04, 3.05, 4.0
 - Microsoft Automap Streets, versions 1.0, 1.01, 4.0
 - Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.x
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SYMPTOMS
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When you use the Automap Measuring Tool, the Alt+Tab key combination used
for Task Switching to other open applications, does not function.
 
This problem does not occur with Microsoft Windows 95.
 
STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Automap products listed
at the top of this article. We are researching this problem and will post
new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes
available.
 
RESOLUTION
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Method 1
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Complete the Measuring Tool operation.
 
-or-
 
Method 2
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Upgrade to Microsoft Windows 95.
 
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Additional reference words: auto auto-map automap reference win95
broken alt tab switch taskman task manager
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