Check The Configuration File Exclusive | Tecdoc Loading Data Failed

If you are integrating TecDoc via a custom C# or Java application, ensure you are opening the configuration file with shared read access, not exclusive.

Bad (C# example):

FileStream fs = new FileStream("tecdoc.conf", FileMode.Open, FileAccess.Read, FileShare.None);

Good:

FileStream fs = new FileStream("tecdoc.conf", FileMode.Open, FileAccess.Read, FileShare.Read);

Locate the connectionString parameter inside the config file. Use a standalone SQL client to attempt a connection. If you get a login timeout or exclusive lock error from the DB side, that is your root cause. If you are integrating TecDoc via a custom

Now go forth and load your TecDoc data without fear. Good: FileStream fs = new FileStream("tecdoc

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| Cause Category | Specific Reason | |----------------|----------------| | Corrupted config file | TecDoc.ini, database.cfg, or connection.xml has wrong syntax, missing entries, or is damaged. | | Incorrect data path | The configuration file points to a local data folder that no longer exists (e.g., after a failed update or moving installation). | | Database mismatch | The configuration expects a certain database version (e.g., DVD 2023/04) but a newer or older version is present. | | Network share issue | In network/multi-user setups, the mapped drive to the shared data folder is disconnected or permissions are missing. | | Windows registry corruption | TecDVD/Station Manager stores paths in the registry; if deleted or changed externally, the config file check fails. |