SQLSpecialist FAQ

1. Why can't I connect to my Sybase server?
   SQLSpecialist does not distribute any connectivity libraries. It connects only using CTLib (ODBC is not supported) and expects your Sybase libraries and SQL.INI file to be setup correctly.
   
   If you can't connect via ISQL then you won't be able to connect from SQLSpecialist. In fact, using ISQL as a test is the first step that you should perform if you have any connectivy issues.
   
   
2. Why doesn't Ctrl-Tab switch tabs as expected?
   Ctrl-Tab is used to switch between each open window. To switch between the Query tab and the Results tab, use Alt-Q and Alt-R.
   
   
3. Why can't I edit the text in the Object Window?
   At this time objects can only be viewed through the interface. To edit an object, you can use the generated text in your query window and make modifications as necessary. Be sure that you don't drop and re-create a table when you are only intending to alter it.
   
   Editing of objects through the GUI is slated for a future release.
   
   
4. Why aren't C++ style comments supported as they were in SQLQuery?
   This feature has been removed in preference of the single line comment defined by the SQL standard. Instead of "//" just use "--"
   
   
5. Why does the About Box seem to lockup at startup?
   This is a feature of the registration system. Every time you launch an unregistered copy of SQLSpecialist, the startup screen will show for 5 seconds to remind you that you are using an unregistered copy. The startup screen will not show at all when the product has been registered.