Hi,
Using 2: as the instance name in the connect string doesn't work. I'm
having similar problems connecting forms4.5 to personal oracle 7.
I will be trying the LOCAL=2: tip though!
thanx,
nik.
Martin Bronstein <martin.bronstein_at_trw.com> wrote in article
<354DEDD2.F1BD14A7_at_trw.com>...
> I don't think you need to configure tnsnames, listener, etc. Try using
2: as your
> connect string in Forms 4.5. Also, you can edit the Oracle registry key
and add a
> string value LOCAL=2: to specify a default connect string.
>
> Martin Bronstein
>
> MAHMED117 wrote:
>
> > Hi there
> >
> > The problem is as per above. The error I get when trying to connect to
forms
> > 4.5 is ORA 12203 - unable to connect to destination - which is I
believe is a
> > configuration problem between the database (Personal Oracle7) and the
front end
> > developer2000 products such as Forms 4.5, Reports 2.5. I understand
the files
> > TNSNAMES.ORA, SQLNET.ORA and LISTENER.ORA require some manual editing.
Then
> > SQL*NET EASY needs to be configured.
> > The replies I have received are basically general descriptions of the
error
> > which lack sufficient detail.
> >
> > Can anyone help? or even put me in touch with an Oracle 'expert'.
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> > Masood
>
>
>
>
Received on Mon May 04 1998 - 16:03:31 CDT
