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    out of memory error

    I have a dbf that won't allow me to add or delete any fields. When I try to save after change, I get an 'out of memory' error. The dbf was originally created on XP/32 and has been brought over to Win7/64 PC. However, other similar databases do not have this problem. Anyone know what the problem might be?
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    Re: out of memory error

    I've seen that error when a function is called without the proper parameters passed to it.

    Like a sys_open("") - requires a valid file name to be within the quotes.
    Al Buchholz
    Bookwood Systems, LTD
    Weekly QReportBuilder Webinars Thursday 1 pm CST

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    Normalize till it hurts - De-normalize till it works.
    Advice offered and questions asked in the spirit of learning how to fish is better than someone giving you a fish.
    When we triage a problem it is much easier to read sample systems than to read a mind.
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      #3
      Re: out of memory error

      This is from the control panel. No scripts or anything.

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        #4
        Re: out of memory error

        Originally posted by jas102 View Post
        This is from the control panel. No scripts or anything.
        When moved, did all of the support files come along with it?

        Knowing that you have a backup copy.... pack the table and see if that helps.
        Al Buchholz
        Bookwood Systems, LTD
        Weekly QReportBuilder Webinars Thursday 1 pm CST

        Occam's Razor - KISS
        Normalize till it hurts - De-normalize till it works.
        Advice offered and questions asked in the spirit of learning how to fish is better than someone giving you a fish.
        When we triage a problem it is much easier to read sample systems than to read a mind.
        "Make it as simple as possible, but not simpler."
        Albert Einstein

        http://www.iadn.com/images/media/iadn_member.png

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          #5
          Re: out of memory error

          Originally posted by Al Buchholz View Post
          When moved, did all of the support files come along with it?

          Knowing that you have a backup copy.... pack the table and see if that helps.
          Yes, so far as I know, I brought over all support files. When trying to Pack, I get a 'cannot open table' error and then I can't do anything with the dbf until I close A5 and reopen it.

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            #6
            Re: out of memory error

            Originally posted by jas102 View Post
            Yes, so far as I know, I brought over all support files. When trying to Pack, I get a 'cannot open table' error and then I can't do anything with the dbf until I close A5 and reopen it.
            Then after reopening A5, right click the table - utilities - duplicate - click all the options and provide a new name.

            Check that table and see if it has the same problems.

            Then delete the problem table and rename the duplicate table.
            Al Buchholz
            Bookwood Systems, LTD
            Weekly QReportBuilder Webinars Thursday 1 pm CST

            Occam's Razor - KISS
            Normalize till it hurts - De-normalize till it works.
            Advice offered and questions asked in the spirit of learning how to fish is better than someone giving you a fish.
            When we triage a problem it is much easier to read sample systems than to read a mind.
            "Make it as simple as possible, but not simpler."
            Albert Einstein

            http://www.iadn.com/images/media/iadn_member.png

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              #7
              Re: out of memory error

              Originally posted by Al Buchholz View Post
              Then after reopening A5, right click the table - utilities - duplicate - click all the options and provide a new name.

              Check that table and see if it has the same problems.
              Tried this and the problem follows to the duplicated database. And, when I get the out of memory error, I lose the right click ability. Something is corrupt but I cannot identify. Any other thoughts? I noticed some of my memo fields items are showing on wrong items in the dbf. Could corrupt memo field cause this??

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                #8
                Re: out of memory error

                Originally posted by jas102 View Post
                Tried this and the problem follows to the duplicated database. And, when I get the out of memory error, I lose the right click ability. Something is corrupt but I cannot identify. Any other thoughts? I noticed some of my memo fields items are showing on wrong items in the dbf. Could corrupt memo field cause this??
                Could be a memo corruption issue.

                empty the table and see if the problem goes away.

                Is the data needed in this table or are you starting over?

                When is the last good backup of this table?
                Al Buchholz
                Bookwood Systems, LTD
                Weekly QReportBuilder Webinars Thursday 1 pm CST

                Occam's Razor - KISS
                Normalize till it hurts - De-normalize till it works.
                Advice offered and questions asked in the spirit of learning how to fish is better than someone giving you a fish.
                When we triage a problem it is much easier to read sample systems than to read a mind.
                "Make it as simple as possible, but not simpler."
                Albert Einstein

                http://www.iadn.com/images/media/iadn_member.png

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                  #9
                  Re: out of memory error

                  I believe I found the problem - corrupt memo field. I was able to export the field data, delete the field, save the dbf, re-create the field, and seems OK right now. Will now attempt to import back the memo field data.

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                    #10
                    Re: out of memory error

                    Originally posted by jas102 View Post
                    I believe I found the problem - corrupt memo field. I was able to export the field data, delete the field, save the dbf, re-create the field, and seems OK right now. Will now attempt to import back the memo field data.
                    If the memo pointers are corrupted, then finding a backup that doesn't have corrupted memos maybe the only way to straighten this.

                    Imported from pointers that are pointing at the wrong data will retain the wrong data.

                    But you know and see your data better than anyone else.
                    Al Buchholz
                    Bookwood Systems, LTD
                    Weekly QReportBuilder Webinars Thursday 1 pm CST

                    Occam's Razor - KISS
                    Normalize till it hurts - De-normalize till it works.
                    Advice offered and questions asked in the spirit of learning how to fish is better than someone giving you a fish.
                    When we triage a problem it is much easier to read sample systems than to read a mind.
                    "Make it as simple as possible, but not simpler."
                    Albert Einstein

                    http://www.iadn.com/images/media/iadn_member.png

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                      Re: out of memory error

                      Yes, the exported memo data is a mess - attached to wrong records. I will have to recreate by hand rather than import it. Not that many. Thanks for your thoughts on all this, Al.

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                        #12
                        Re: out of memory error

                        Originally posted by jas102 View Post
                        Yes, the exported memo data is a mess - attached to wrong records. I will have to recreate by hand rather than import it. Not that many. Thanks for your thoughts on all this, Al.
                        Memo corruption is messy.

                        I've dealt with it with Foxpro databases for a long time.

                        It's not just an Alpha issue.

                        And don't tell anyone else, but SQL databases can get corrupted too. Just happens rarely and the recovery is usually easier. But not always.
                        Al Buchholz
                        Bookwood Systems, LTD
                        Weekly QReportBuilder Webinars Thursday 1 pm CST

                        Occam's Razor - KISS
                        Normalize till it hurts - De-normalize till it works.
                        Advice offered and questions asked in the spirit of learning how to fish is better than someone giving you a fish.
                        When we triage a problem it is much easier to read sample systems than to read a mind.
                        "Make it as simple as possible, but not simpler."
                        Albert Einstein

                        http://www.iadn.com/images/media/iadn_member.png

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