PRB: ODBC's Setup Data Sources Button Causes System Error

 Last reviewed: May 24, 1996
Article ID: Q125740
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft FoxPro for Macintosh, version 2.6a

SYMPTOMS

In the Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) Setup Control Panel, choosing the Setup Data Sources button causes the system to hang (bomb) and the following error message to be displayed: 

   Sorry, a system error occurred.
   "Finder"
   unimplemented trap

CAUSE

The FoxPro for Macintosh Apple Shared Library Manager (ASLM) files for ODBC support are not installed properly.

RESOLUTION

Perform one of the following procedures to verify if ASLM is installed properly:

  • In the Command window, type "SET LIBRARY TO foxtools" (without the quotation marks). If a -1 is returned (displayed on the screen), the SET LIBRARY command failed. If a positive number is returned, the SET LIBRARY command succeeded, indicating that ASLM is properly installed.

    -or-

  • Verify that all ASLM files exist in the following locations:

    SYSTEM:Control Panels:ODBC Setup

    SYSTEM:Extensions:ODBC Configuration Manager SYSTEM:Extensions:ODBC Driver Manager SYSTEM:Extensions:ODBC SQL Server Driver SYSTEM:Extensions:ODBC Server ADSP NetLib SYSTEM:Extensions:ODBC Server TCP/IP NetLib SYSTEM:Extensions:ODBC SQL Server Setup

If either of test fails, reinstall ASLM. To install ASLM, follow these steps:

  1. Close all running applications.

  2. Insert the FoxPro disk labeled "Apple Shared Library Manager."

  3. Double-click the Apple Installer icon.

  4. Follow the instructions on the screen.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

The Apple Shared Library Manager (ASLM) is an application developed by Apple to allow applications to share code. FoxPro uses ASLM to implement ODBC functionality. ASLM must be installed before you run FoxPro, or some FoxPro features will not work.

Steps to Reproduce Problem

CAUTION: Because this will cause a system bomb, be sure to quit all other programs running on your computer before continuing these steps. When a system bomb occurs, it's possible that a programs data may be lost or corrupted.

  1. Move the "ODBC Configuration Manager" file out of the System:Extensions folder.

  2. From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels.

  3. Double-click ODBC Setup, and then choose the Setup Data Sources button.

The system will bomb, and the error message will be displayed.

Additional reference words: 2.60a FoxMac CK connectivity kit errmsg
KBCategory: kb3rdparty kbsetup kbenv kberrmsg kbprb
KBSubcategory: FxinteropOdbc

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Last reviewed: May 24, 1996
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