What is an ODBC log file and how can it be generated?

 

The Microsoft ODBC administrator allows to log all ODBC calls between application and driver. This information can often be useful to solve problems without an explicit error message.

The steps to create the log file:

- stop all ODBC tools if they are running
- open the ODBC administrator and select the 'Tracing' tab.
- specify a new log file name (i.e. C:\PARKWAY.LOG) and start tracing
- close the ODBC administrator
- restart the tool and execute all steps until you reach the error/problem, note that the ODBC performance slows down 

- open the ODBC administrator and stop tracing
- send the log file to us
- please make sure that you stop the trace if it is not needed anymore

- the generated file might become very large, because the reports of each session will be appended

 

Tip:

In the case that no log file is created it would mean that the ODBC parts are not even working and they cannot cause any problems. The problem is located in a different component.

In the case you need assistance to read the log file, please feel free to contact us: pw[at]parkway-software.de.