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PRB: Last Line in a Method Doesn't Update Variables in Debug

Article ID: 134979

Article Last Modified on 2/15/2000

Microsoft Visual FoxPro 3.0 Standard Edition

This article was previously published under Q134979

SYMPTOMS

If the last line of any form method is a variable assignment, the debug window doesn't refresh the variable assignment value.

STATUS

This behavior is by design. This is expected behavior because all local variables are destroyed right after the method scope is lost.

RESOLUTION

Create a form property that has the same variable name.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

Create a new form.

Place the following code in the Init procedure of the form:

   WAIT WINDOW "Variable assignment" NOWAIT
   nMyVeriable=12

Save the form as MyForm.scx.
Open the debug window, and place the nMyVeriable variable in the left side of the debug window.
Type the following in the Command window:
```
   DO FORM MyForm.SCX
```

Additional query words: 3.00 VFoxWin

Keywords: KB134979