Current Revision posted to Structural Analysis Wiki by Seth Guthrie on 1/8/2016 8:43:43 PM
| Applies To | |||
| Product(s): | RAM Modeler | ||
| Version(s): | 11.30.00.00 and later | ||
| Environment: | N/A | ||
| Area: | Installation | ||
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| Original Author: | Jeremy Hoesly, Bentley Technical Support Group | ||
Error or Warning Message
After creating a new model, the following error occurs when attempting to open RAM Modeler:
"Unable to find the requested .NET framework data provider. It may not be installed."
If the error is ignored and the Modeler is launched, another error will appear indicating a problem with the working directory copy of the file with the .db.sdf extension.
Reason
A dependency named Microsoft SQL Server Compact Edition is not installed properly.
Solution
Microsoft SQL Server Compact Edition is not installed correctly. Please perform the following steps:
- Uninstall it from the Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows Vista/7/8) control panel.
If running RAM Structural System 14.06.xx or later: Remove either Microsoft SQL Server Compact 4.0 or Microsoft SQL Server Compact 4.0 x64.
If running RAM Structural System 14.05.xx or earlier: Remove Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition. - Reinstall the component.
If running RAM Structural System 14.03.xx or later: Open the RAM Structural System installer (e.g. rss14030000en.exe or ramm14050300en.exe), and click the Install button next to Microsoft SQL Server Compact Edition.
If running RAM Structural System 14.02.xx or earlier: Run SQLServerCE31-EN.msi located in RAM Structural System\Prog.
See Also
[[SELECTsupport TechNotes And FAQs]]
Tags: .NET, installation, error message, SQL Server Compact Edition, SELECTsupport, RAM Modeler