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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

Other Resources

IntelliSense Overview