ERROR

The dynamic link library orasql8.dll could not be found in the specified path

Last Published: April 25, 2020

Error Message

Trying to CONNECT from ArcInfo Workstation 9.x on Windows to Oracle 9i produces the error message:"The dynamic link library orasql8.dll could not be found in the specified path"

Cause

The CONNECT command is using the $ARCHOME/bin/dbi_oracle executable. By default this executable is programmed to use Oracle 8i libraries.

Solution or Workaround

Change the ORACLE.DBS file to reference a newer executable that is programmed to use Oracle 9i libraries.
<a href='http://support.esri.com/en/knowledgebase/techarticles/detail/26645' target='_blank'>How To: CONNECT to Oracle 9i on Windows using ArcInfo Workstation 9.0</a>

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