On 13-12-2011 16:29, certfb wrote:

> Hi, thanks for the response
>>
>> Why do you want to use embedded, and not just install Firebird server?
>>
>
> Because it is more portable (in the sense of emailing). Actually I would like to be able to just send a .zip file and say "here unzip this and open test.fdb with OpenOffice"
>
>> When the driver is loaded, it only loads the Java side of things, so it
>> does not yet attempt to initialize the native libraries.
>
> Yep, I understand that - just wanted to clarify that it is not a CLASSPATH or similar problem.
>
>> The problem could also have to do with not having installed the right MS
>> Visual C DLLs installed.
>>
>
> Ah, that's possible, but what needs the VC DLLs? If it is fbembed.dll then I think it is working because ISQL connects okay?
>
>> I am not sure if it is actually possible to use embedded from
>> OpenOffice. I will see if I can get it to work (I am using LibreOffice
>> 3.4 though.
>>
>
> I am happy to use LibreOffice if required.

Initial testing at least confirms the error, not sure what would be the
solution though. As I have installed all required DLLs for running
embedded, that isn't be the problem.

I do get it to work if I copy the firebird embedded files into the
%ProgramFiles(x86)%\LibreOffice 3.4\program folder. I do not know what
can be changed to get it to work outside of this location.

Mark

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