A dot in database name.

  • Been having a problem with a certain DB and it just occured to me that the creators of this DB has included a dot in the name ie: My.database_name

    Can I assume other programs such as Crystal reports would have a problem pooling data from this database. (I'm asking cause it is having problems but not sure why).

    Using SQL 2000 with OLE DB(ADO) sql server connection in Crystal Reports.

  • It's likely causing issues. SQL allows many characters in object names, some of which cause issues in other products, or in things like XML documents.

  • try qualifying your db name with []...for example [test.db]

  • The further I read about decimals in database names the more I realize it's not a good idea.

    We are taking steps to rename, or create another DB.

    Seams like the . is a object separator. so if I have my.database .

    SQL or another program might see "my" as the database name and "database" as another level in my database, making everything off.

    Thank you for your help guys.

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