Error: Cannot find Installable ISAM

[LeahLady79]

Hello, I'm back again with another problem. After some additonal research, I decided to just use the data-control object in VB. Easier, I thought, than trying to write a connection string. BUT, now I'm getting an error that i don't have an installable ISAM for Paradox 4.x. I've looked around the web, and can't find out HOW to fix the problem. I tried re-installing all the ISAM drivers (thinking maybe it was corrupt)... but no luck.

Any ideas? Or am I maybe just headed in the wrong direction entirely?? Our staff programmer is at a loss as well. I have to admit that I am getting rather frustrated. When I accepted this position, new software development was NOT part of the job description.

Thanks!
~Leah

 

[sabavno]

I don't know if that's going to be of any help to you

I had similar problem with my Access 97 database. I received the same message.

What I found is that I was using the wrong .dll file (DAO 3.5 instead of DAO 3.6), so I had to reinstall the Access and make sure that DAO 3.6 is checked in the references.

hth

 

[zemp]

DAO is specific to the Access Jet engine so it won't be that. Unless you are trying to use DAO. If so switch to ADO.

What version of ADO are you trying to connect with or will be trying to connect with? Thanks and Good Luck!

zemp

 

[LeahLady79]

Nevermind! I figured out how to do it. Actually, I kinda cheated hahahaha. Why re-invent the wheel when I have sample programs in my textbooks from school. I just changed some of the code around and Presto! I now have data population.

I'm sure that I will have more problems down the line, though.

Thanks all for your help and input!
~Leah