PRB: Errors Encountered When Creating Oracle ODBC Datasource

 Last reviewed: October 29, 1996
Article ID: Q157453
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Windows, versions 3.0b, 5.0

SYMPTOMS

Attempting to create an ODBC datasource using the Visigenic Oracle ODBC driver may result in the following error message: 

   The dynamic-link library Orant71.dll could not be found in the specified
   path <current path>.
This is followed by the following message: 

   The Oracle(tm) client and networking components were not found. These
   components are supplied by Oracle corporation and are installed when you
   install the Oracle client software.

CAUSE

The file Orant71.dll ships with the Oracle client software (SQL*Net) and is not provided with Visual FoxPro or any other Microsoft product. Unlike many other ODBC drivers, an Oracle ODBC driver requires additional software in order to communicate with an Oracle server.

RESOLUTION

Install the Oracle client software before creating the ODBC datasource.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

The Oracle client software (SQL*Net) is manufactured by Oracle Corporation, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

KBCategory: kbinterop kb3rdparty kbprb
KBSubcategory: FxinteropOdbc FxinteropDbase
Additional reference words: 3.00b 5.00 kbdse VFoxWin



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Last reviewed: October 29, 1996
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