Subject Re: Source Aliase Empty From Bob McKinney <bmckinney@gmail.com> Date Sun, 30 Sep 2018 14:49:29 -0400 Newsgroups dbase.getting-started Hi Ken:  I have tried that, same result.  I thought there should be 3.  I looked at the source aliases in my old computer, copied the path for the first one, clicked, same result.  Something is not kosher, because I have never seen the "also lookup " field taken away simply by closing dB.  Perhaps I will try a reinstall Monday.  Many thanks for the CB......Bob >Ken Mayer Wrote: > On 9/30/2018 8:28 AM, bob McKinney wrote: > > Hi All:  Using dB2.8 /wnd 10 pro.  I got a new computer, installed d > > B 2.8 and proceded to copy my apps & data...I couldn't run my forms because dB couldn't find any thing.  I opened the desktop properties, then Source Aliases.  The source Aliase panel was blank. > > > Odd. When you install it, it should have a few source aliases that are > normally installed with dBASE. (dQuery, Samples, etc.). However, any > *custom* items of course won't be there. How could they be? > > > > >    I attempted to enter one.  The "ADD" button was greyed out but the 2 entry fields were blank.  I typed in the name and then the Path where I knew the file was located.  [ C:\BSSBiz ] clicked on the "Apply" button  It showed the info I typed,  and  then the "OK' Button .  Of course the OK btn closed the source aliases & desktop properties screens.  I reopened the Source Aliases screen and everything was blank.  In other words I can not create Source Aliases. > > > >    Also the "also lookup field " in Navigator is eliminated and the lookup field is changed when Im close dB.  I am completely stalled because I don't have a clue what's wrong or how to fix it. > > Did you click the "Add" button before you clicked "Apply"? The "Add" > button should be available (not greyed out) after you enter information > into the entryfields ... > > > Ken > > -- > *Ken Mayer* > Ken's dBASE Page: http://www.goldenstag.net/dbase > The dUFLP: http://www.goldenstag.net/dbase/index.htm#duflp > dBASE Books: http://www.goldenstag.net/dbase/Books/dBASEBooks.htm > dBASE Tutorial: http://www.goldenstag.net/dbase/Tutorial/00_Preface.htm