You’ve probably just installed a TecDoc DVD, updated a catalog, or migrated a legacy system to a new server. You click the icon, the splash screen appears, and just when you expect the database connection to initialize—nothing. Just that cryptic error.
Check your configuration file for an access mode flag. If a line reads AccessMode=Exclusive , change it to AccessMode=Shared or MultiUser=1 (depending on your specific TecDoc version version guidelines) to allow simultaneous connections.
Locate configuration files such as TECDOC.INI or CONFIG.INI . You’ve probably just installed a TecDoc DVD, updated
Ensure that the database folder shared on the host computer allows "Full Control" caching and file-sharing options for network users.
: If you are loading custom data, the Data Service Layer (DSL) configuration mappings must be in the specific expected directory for the utility to recognize them. Permissions Issues Check your configuration file for an access mode flag
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The Tecdoc loading data failed incident had been a frustrating experience, but it had also provided an opportunity for the team to learn and grow. John and his team were more vigilant now, and they made sure to double-check their work to prevent similar issues in the future. Ensure that the database folder shared on the
Ensure that the paths match where your data actually resides [2].
If your configuration shares a database file over a local server network: