Re: DataDir question

2003-09-24 Thread Tbird67ForSale
...after finding a log in the directory that I was trying to use for my new DataDir, I've discovered my problem (and, surprise, it makes sense). The MySQL database table must also be in place in the directory, I suppose in order to keep track of the other databases and tables, etc. Cheer. --

Re: DataDir question

2003-09-24 Thread Tbird67ForSale
In a message dated 9/24/03 12:34:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Have you tried using the blackslash? `\` instead of the forward slash `/`? Same results. The manual states that even on Windows that the '/' should be used as the '\' is MySQL's escape char. Optionally, y

RE: DataDir question

2003-09-24 Thread Victor Pendleton
Have you tried using the blackslash? `\` instead of the forward slash `/`? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2003 10:34 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: DataDir question I am using a portable drive with a few tables on

DataDir question

2003-09-24 Thread Tbird67ForSale
I am using a portable drive with a few tables on it that I copied from a MySQL server. My intent is to be able to transport the portable drive home (with the large DB) and plug it into my Windows server to continue working. To do this, I need to change the datadir to the portable drive (in my c