Microsoft KB Archive/831832

= Oracle ODBC driver returns SQL_DECIMAL for all convert function calls =

Article ID: 831832

Article Last Modified on 11/15/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Data Access Components 2.8
 * Microsoft ODBC Driver for Oracle (Build 2.06325) 1.0

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SYMPTOMS
When you perform a query on an Oracle database by using the ODBC CONVERT function, the Microsoft ODBC Driver for Oracle requests that the data be converted to DECIMAL for all ODBC integer types. DECIMAL is the default Oracle convert type. The following code is an example of this query: SELECT {fn convert(&quot;SALARY&quot;, SQL_INTEGER)} FROM TABLE



RESOLUTION
A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem, submit a request to Microsoft Online Customer Services to obtain the hotfix. To submit an online request to obtain the hotfix, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6294451

Note If additional issues occur or any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. To create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.   Date         Time    Version     Size     File name     Platform 06-Nov-2003 14:20  2.575.1022.46    139,264  Msorcl.dll   x86 Note For a list of all the hotfixes available for MDAC 2.8, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

839801 FIX: Hotfixes are available for MDAC 2.8



WORKAROUND
Do not bind columns with the SQL_C_DEFAULT data type. Instead, bind columns with the data type that you must use for your query.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the &quot;Applies to&quot; section. The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

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