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Problems with recreation of dev folders

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Running ReCreate_FoxBin2Prg.prg will raise an error about TESTS\FXUResults.db2
This error is intended, only a bit surprising.
Documatation gives a better hint,
also what to download for dev and runtime as better visible
fixing #111
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## Table of contents
- [Source](#source)
- [Use](#use)
- [Download for development](#download-for-development)
- [Requirements](#requirements)
- [What is FoxBin2Prg](#what-is-foxbin2prg)
- [Advantages](#advantages)
@@ -19,11 +20,14 @@ As far as possible these are the original documents. Changes are added where fun
- [Usage](#usage)
- [Keep reading](#keep-reading)
## Source
Original repository at https://github.com/fdbozzo/foxbin2prg.
Or install via [Thor](https://github.com/VFPX/Thor/blob/master/Docs/Thor_install.md), this keeps you on the latest version.
## Use
- Download the [runtime](https://github.com/fdbozzo/foxbin2prg/blob/master/ThorUpdater/FoxBin2Prg.zip) (same as used by Thor)
- Or (best) install via [Thor](https://github.com/VFPX/Thor/blob/master/Docs/Thor_install.md), this keeps you on the latest version.
## Download
## Download for development
### Source
Original repository at https://github.com/fdbozzo/foxbin2prg.
### Rebuild additional files
Regenerate after download / clone / pull from https://github.com/fdbozzo/foxbin2prg.
**Note: You you must run FoxBin2Prg against itself to create the binaries and exes.**
Run:
@@ -33,6 +37,9 @@ CD "path_to_FoxBin2Prg"
DO ReCreate_FoxBin2Prg.prg
```
**Note: Do not run FoxBin2Prg.prg directly.**
**Note:** It is intended that there will be an error about _TESTS\FXUResults.db2_. This file could not be recreated because its per-dbf-configuration in _TESTS\FXUResults.dbf.cfg_ is set this way.
The message says, FoxBin2Prg is doing this well. The message might no be at optimum, but this is the way the system runs. Feel free to add a besser message.
## Requirements
- A copy of MS VFP9 SP1, at least _3504_
- Runs with VFPA (Note, you need to recompile the EXE or use the PRG)