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3.141. What is a Borland Database Engine error?

I'm getting a message that says: Error Occured when trying to initialze the Borland database engine. ( or the $2109 BDE error). What do I do?

The Borland Database Engine (BDE) provides support for data access throughout the program. In general, problems occur if there has been trouble with Windows or when another software program (that also uses the BDE) is causing a conflict with EstiMate.

There are two possible solutions: The first (and easiest) is to re-boot your computer and see if it works. If not, then you will need to re-install the BDE.

1.If you can get into the software at all, click Management->Backup/Restore data files and back the data files up to a floppy disk (so you won't lose any of your work).

You, or your computer manager, can also back these up manually by backing up the c:/program files/estimate/data folder, which contains all your data files. Manual Backup instructions are given at the end of this article and are also available at: http://www.pricingmadeeasy.com/estimate/support/kbase_entry.php?id=383

2. Next to re-install the BDE insert your EstiMate 1.5 - 1.91 cd-rom in the cd rom drive and proceed through the installation wizard. When you get to the screen that asks you what you want to install and place a black dot next to the 'install BDE only' option and continue with the remainder of the installation.

Users who are running EstiMate 1.92 or above will need to uninstall the software, delete the EstiMate directory, and re-install.

After uninstalling the software via add/remove programs in control panel, then open windows explorer and delete the EstiMate directory. The EstiMate directory is a folder that is usually located at C:\Program Files\EstiMate however if you have moved the folder you will want to delete it from wherever it is located.

Note: You should only delete the directory if you are sure your data is backed up. Deleting the directory will also delete all the data in the directory.


NOTE: If you downloaded your upgrade from the website then you will need to search for it on your computer and then run the installation again, or re-download the fille from estimatesoftware.com website.

Once you have completed the BDE installation, you can now restore your data by using EstiMate's backup/restore utility under the management icon or if you backed it up manually replace the new datafolder that was created with the one you backed up.

You can also download the latest BDE update directly from the inprise website at the following address:
http://www.borland.com/devsupport/bde/bdeupdate.html

MANUAL BACKUP PROCEDURE:

If you cannot open EstiMate to backup your data directly through the program(preferred method), you will need to backup your data manually. The procedure is as follows:

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Note: This procedure assumes you have EstiMate
installed in the default location of C:\Program Files\EstiMate\
however if you have your data stored elsewhere you will need to modify the instructions below accordingly.
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1. Right-Click on your Start Icon and select ?Explore?. Windows Explorer will appear.

2. In the left hand column open the C drive icon, if it is not already open, and find the ?Program Files? file folder. click the plus sign to the left of ?Program Files? to open it. Find the EstiMate folder and open it. TIP: If you do not see the EstiMate folder, make sure you are looking in ?Program Files? and NOT simply ?Programs?.

3. Once you have found the EstiMate folder and opened it, right-click on the data folder and select copy. This will copy the data folder and all its contents.

4. Minimize windows explorer.

5. Right-Click on your Windows desktop and select the ?paste? command. The data folder will now appear. Optional: For added safety you may wish to also save a copy of the folder to a high-capacity drive like zip or jaz, or write it to a CD-Rom.