IntelliSense Auto Table, Field, and Variable Names
When you type certain Visual FoxPro commands, IntelliSense displays names of appropriate tables, fields, and variables.
Displaying Table and Field Names Automatically
When you are working with an open table and type certain commands in the Command window, IntelliSense displays a list of appropriate table or field names. When you browse a list of fields, IntelliSense displays a Tip window that shows the type and width for the selected field.
The following table lists the commands and the corresponding tables or fields that IntelliSense displays.
Visual FoxPro command |
IntelliSense displays a list of |
|---|---|
USE or USE tableAlias |
Tables from the active database and Most Recently Used (MRU) list. |
REPLACE |
Fields from the table, cursor, or view in the currently selected work area. |
MODIFY MEMO |
Memo fields from the table, cursor, or view in the currently selected work area. |
MODIFY GENERAL |
General fields from the table, cursor, or view in the currently selected work area. |
Displaying Variable Names Automatically
When you type the letter "m" followed by a period (.) in the Command window, IntelliSense displays a list of all declared and available variables. When you browse the list of variable names, IntelliSense displays a Tip window with information about the variable's value.
See Also
Tasks
How to: Activate or Disable IntelliSense
How to: View IntelliSense When Writing Code
How to: Set IntelliSense Options
Reference
IntelliSense Syntax Completion
IntelliSense Auto MRU (Most Recently Used) Files