tOracleDataset is causing problems when I use it in a D5 frame.

Problem 1) If I have ever opened the dataset within the frame in design mode, it must be open when I drop the frame from the component palette onto a form. It is remembering the fields in the query and complains that it can't find the first field (note: I am NOT instantiating any fields using the fields editor). I can delete the "tainted" tOracleDataset and drop a pristine (never active) tOracleDataset onto the frame and it works again.

Problem 2) When opening a project that contains a tainted frame (i.e., it has been activated and was dropped onto the form open), I get the same error (Can't find first field) followed by an access violation creating the form. I have not been able to recover such a form. The unit opens, and I can open the form as text, but I don't know what to surgically remove from the form. This problem has the potential for losing a lot of work. I have been struggling with this problem for several days.

[This message has been edited by CQHALL (edited 28 July 2000).]

You are right, frames don't work at all [Linked Image]. Apparently not many Direct Oracle Access users are using frames. We'll check this out and will try to fix this in the 3.4 release.


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Marco Kalter
Allround Automations

We have managed to fix this problem, which was related to the QBE definition. The next 3.4 beta will include the fix. Could you let me know if you are using the 3.3 production release or the 3.4 beta release?

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Marco Kalter
Allround Automations

Marco:

That is excellent. Your response time and quality have been outstanding the few times I have needed your help.

I am using 3.4 beta 2.

Frames are central to the framework (no pun intended) that I am developing. The sooner I could get my hands on the fix, the better!

Chuck Hall

The next beta should be out this week.

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Marco Kalter
Allround Automations

The newest beta (4) seems to have resolved the issue with frames. Thank you very much. I can move forward with my project now.