> I searched the knowledge-base looking for the most recent info on using
> SQL7 which is apparently still 'unsupported'.
That is correct
>
> -I know there was an issue where the dll would not reconnect to the SQL
> database if there was a loss of connectivity... is there a more recent
> version of the dll that overcomes this problem?
The ODBCUSER.DLL that comes with imail will not do it, can't handle multiple
authentication requests and will not auto reconnect to the SQL server. We
are using ine posted here that was re-written and works well. Perhaps the
author will re-post the link.
>
> -I know with access I had problems getting imail to work in a table that
was
> not created by it so I let imail create the table and then added the other
> fields I needed. Must I do this with SQL7?
No, that is not required but, be sure the field types and lengths are
exactly what Imail wants. Its in the Knowledge Base. Search for "External
Database"
>
> Any formulas for success on this are appreciated... I'm willing to Con$ult
> on this if need be...
If you design your tables correctly and follow the data types you should
have little trouble.
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Bryan Andrews
> Senior Web Administrator
> Cox Communications, Inc.
>
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