ACC2000: "Invalid operation" Error Exporting Table to Paradox 7-8 File Type

ID: Q230523

The information in this article applies to:
Novice: Requires knowledge of the user interface on single-user computers.

This article applies only to a Microsoft Access database (.mdb).


SYMPTOMS

When you try to export to the Paradox 7-8 format, you may receive the following error message:

Invalid Operation.
The error message does not occur when you export to other Paradox formats.


CAUSE

To export to Paradox formats later than Paradox version 5.0, you need to have the Borland Database Engine (BDE) installed on your computer.


RESOLUTION

Obtain the Borland Database Engine (BDE) from either Inprise or a third-party vendor.


MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

  1. Open the sample database, Northwind.mdb.


  2. Right-click the Employees table, and then click Export.


  3. In the Save as Type box, click Paradox 7-8, and then click Save.


Note that you receive the error message mentioned in the "Symptoms" section.

Additional query words: prb 


Keywords          : kbdta IsmProb IsmPdox 
Version           : WINDOWS:2000
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: May 13, 1999