>>>> 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. >> >> Unfortunately, according to ProcessExplorer, DBW has all embedded >> related libraries loaded from the Embedded directory. E.g.: >> >> fb_lock_1faa8dc000000100331f0000 >> fb_lock_1faa8dc000000100331f0000 >> fb_trace >> fbclient.dll Firebird SQL Server Firebird Project 2.5.2.26540 >> fbintl.DLL Firebird SQL Server Firebird Project 2.5.2.26540 >> fbtrace.dll Firebird SQL Server Firebird Project 2.5.2.26540 >> ib_util.dll Firebird SQL Server Firebird Project 2.5.2.26540 >> ibdac120.bpl Devart 3.60.0.24 >> icudt30.dll ICU Data DLL IBM Corporation and others 3.0.0.0 >> icuuc30.dll IBM ICU Common DLL IBM Corporation and others 3.0.0.0 > > I see no folders above, so i can't know from what folder each dll was > loaded.
All coming from the same, embedded folder. >> I have also tried to explicitly set the root directory in firebird.conf >> as stated in the 2.5.2 release notes p. 96 regarding changes in the >> embedded deployment structure, when the executable is not in the same >> directory as the embedded library. From my understanding, that change in >> 2.5.2 was even necessary to have a dedicated embedded >> directory/installation shared by several applications. > > I never tried to change RootDirectory and consider it dangerous. If you > want > to change something - change LoadLibrary call (or FIREBIRD env. variable, but > do it before attempt to load embedded library) ;) > > Regards, > Vlad > > PS I assume fbclient.dll above is just renamed fbembed.dll, correct ? Yes. Regards, Thomas ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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
