> It is interesting now, that the trace works for an isql based client > session, even when using UTF8 as character set, but fails with e.g. > Database Workbench. The only difference is that isql is in the same > directory as embedded, but DBW isn't, although pointing to the same > embedded library. I guess that is the main and important difference.
I guess that embedded, loaded by DBW, can't find and load fbintl.dll or ICU dll's. Could you check this (using Process Explorer or FileMon) ? If yes, you can try to load fbembed.dll using LoadLibraryEx with LOAD_WITH_ALTERED_SEARCH_PATH flags. Regards, Vlad ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WatchGuard Dimension instantly turns raw network data into actionable security intelligence. It gives you real-time visual feedback on key security issues and trends. Skip the complicated setup - simply import a virtual appliance and go from zero to informed in seconds. http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=123612991&iu=/4140/ostg.clktrk Firebird-Devel mailing list, web interface at https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/firebird-devel