BUG: Cut or Paste into SQL Admin Query Window Changes DB Focus

• Microsoft SQL Server, version 4.2

SYMPTOMS

In SQL Admin query screen, cutting or pasting into a query window appears to change the database focus to master.

CAUSE

The SQL Admin query screen inaccurately displays that the database has been changed to Master. The database focus is actually still on pubs.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft SQL Server version 4.2. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Produce Problem

1. Logon to SQL Admin (32 bit or 16 bit).

2. Open query window.

3. Use pubs.

4. Type a SELECT statement and cut it, view the database focus. It displays “master."

5. Use pubs.

6. Paste what you have cut into the query window. View the database focus. It displays “master."

   NOTE: The database focus is displayed on the bottom bar of SQL Admin window.