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Connor McDonald

Thanks for the question, Subba Rao.

Asked: June 30, 2020 - 5:50 am UTC

Last updated: July 05, 2020 - 9:16 am UTC

Version: 18c_xe

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Dear sir

Thank you for your support

We are using 18c XE database and it is not able to connect from Delphi application. During it connection it says SQLORA8.DLL failure. These drivers are being used by Delphi for Oracle DB connection and postings.

We have studied to some extent and found that there is a compatibility issue with respective to the dlls we are using and 64/32 bit conflict.

Request you to suggest are there any SQLORA DLLs or equivalent DLLs which are suitable to 64 OS and connect to 18c XE database

Thanking you sir

Thanks & Regards
D Subbarao

and Connor said...

SQLORA dlls are part of the ODBC driver to my knowledge.

You didnt say whether your Delph was 32 or 64 bit, but whichever it is, you would need to download the equivalent Oracle instant client software PLUS the ODBC driver.

There are also 3rd party solutions out there that claim to be better (eg https://www.devart.com/odac/ ) but I don't have any experience with them

Hope this helps.

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