PFMBTO

[Richard Kreiss]

Keep in mind that filePro time intervals are in milliseconds so 5 seconds is 5,000 milliseconds.

I suggest that one be careful with using a default like this except when running an individual script for a scheduled unmanned run.


Richard Kreiss
GCC Consulting



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Filepro-list [mailto:filepro-list-
> bounces+rkreiss=verizon.net at lists.celestial.com] On Behalf Of Bruce Easton via
> Filepro-list
> Sent: Friday, May 18, 2018 3:10 PM
> To: filepro-list at lists.celestial.com
> Subject: Re: PFMBTO
> 
> In one place in the online manual at fptech.com it shows:
> 
> PFMBTO=nnn
> 
> (Unix only) Allows automatic timeout to any popup message boxes.PFMBTO=nn
> will cause all message boxes to time-out after nnn seconds, and act as if the
> user had pressed ENTER. (*clerk, *report)
> 
> Version Ref: 4.5.8 NIX
> Version Ref: 5.8.00 Windows
> 
> So, based on that, I can't tell when it became available in Windows.
> 
> Bruce
> 
> 
> On 5/18/18 3:00 PM, Robert Haussmann via Filepro-list wrote:
> > Does anyone use the PFMBTO environmental variable?  It's my understanding
> that if I set this to say 5, any MSGBOX message should clear itself in 5 seconds.
> When running in a batch situation, this would keep the processing from halting
> (waiting for user import), correct?  I can't seem to make this work, and am
> wondering if my expectations are not correct.
> >
> > If I run the following batch file, it should complete without any user
> intervention, correct? (no need for the user to press ENTER):
> >
> > SET PFMBTO=5
> > \fp\rreport test -fp test -a
> >
> > (test.prc has a single line:  MSGBOX "Test record"<@rn)
> >
> > What could I be doing wrong?  Also, is there any equivalent timeout variable
> that would work for ERRORBOX as well as /instead of MSGBOX?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Bob
> >
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