DataDictionary does not generate

rbuser

Hi,
Reportbuilder 7.02, Delphi Pro 6 RTL2 update, Win XP Pro, Advantage 6.01
local server.
I followed the tutorial instructions carefully and several times. When I
right click on the Dictionary builder white screen and select "Generate", a
window pops up and then disappears real fast, and nothing is built. I am
left with a blank Dictionary Builder window.

The application runs fine and I've written several reports that all work
fine. However, the Dictionary Builder just won't generate the tables. Any
clues?

Thanks.
pl

nicocizik

Paul,

Try checking that the DataDictionary.BuilderSettings point to the correct
database. Also check the three sets of pipeline and fieldname properties on
the DataDictionary and make sure they are all set correctly.

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rbuser

Hi Nico,
Funny thing, I can't define an alias in the Advantage connection..
Does the Advantage database have to be a 'database' to work (built as a
database using ARC) or can it be a series of unconnected Advantage tables
without the database part? In other words, does RBDictionary "generate"
from standalone Advantage tables in a directory?
Thanks.
pl

rbuser

Hi.
It seems that that is the case. If I use a 'database' for the Advantage
data part, it works. If I use stand alone tables , the RB Dict doesn't
generate anything. I didn't want to use a 'database' for the Advantage
because there were too many bugs and difficulties (like not being able to
move the position of fields while in a database.. You had to free the table,
move the fields and then add it back to the database.. Maybe this has
changed in ver 6.2 ADS..).
Oh well. Lots to do now..
Thanks.
pl