Q191586: BUG: Database Property in Connection Dialog Has no Effect

Article: Q191586
Product(s): Microsoft FoxPro
Version(s): WINDOWS:6.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 26-AUG-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Visual FoxPro for Windows, version 6.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When connecting to a Microsoft Access 7.0 Datasource from Microsoft Visual
FoxPro 6.0, the Database property of the connection is ignored.

RESOLUTION
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Specify the database name in the Datasource, or use a connect string with the
database specified rather than an ODBC Datasource.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a bug in the Microsoft products listed at the
beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION
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Steps to Reproduce Behavior
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1. Create a new connection object in a Microsoft Visual FoxPro database.

2. Specify the default Microsoft Access database Datasource "MS Access 97
  Database" in the Data Source drop-down.

3. Point to an existing Microsoft Access database in the Database text box.

4. Click the Verify Connection button.

Notice the File Open dialog box displays prompting for a Microsoft Access
database file.

Additional query words: kbVFp600bug KbDBFDBC kbDatabase

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbVFPsearch kbAudDeveloper kbVFP600
Version           : WINDOWS:6.0
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbnofix

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