Step 1 - Database Connections

Install 64-bit database drivers to your development machine. As already mentioned in this guide, a 64-bit database driver is required for you to debug or run the 64-bit version of your application in the PowerBuilder, or run the compiled 64-bit version.

In addition, make the necessary changes to your database connection as applicable.

  • For ODBC connections:

    If you are using ODBC drivers to connect to your database, then you need to create the ODBC data source for your 64-bit driver. Follow the instructions here.

    If your new ODBC data source requires any special settings, like specific database parameters, apply those changes to the newly created data source. For a complete list of database parameters read the Database parameters and supported database interfaces online document.

  • For SAP Sybase Open Client Client-Library (CT-Lib)

    You need to specify the following database parameter:

    • Release (read more)

      • Specifies what version of SAP Sybase Open Client Client-Library (CT-Lib) software is in use on the client workstation.

      • Set Release to 15 and use Open Client 15 or higher and Adaptive Server 15 or higher to access the UniText and 64-bit integer (BigInt) SQL datatypes added in version 15 of Adaptive Server.