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Unable to find the requested .NET framework data provider

   
  Applies To 
   
  Product(s): RAM Structural System; RAM Modeler
  Version(s): 11.30.00.00 and later
  Environment:  N/A
  Area:  Installation
   

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Anonymous
  • Offline over 4 years ago

    The error can also indicate a problem with Microsoft .NET Frameworks itself. Please perform a repair of Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.x and 4.x as a troubleshooting step. If problems still persist, please post your findings in our Structural Analysis and Design forums so that Bentley support colleagues and fellow structural users can perform further troubleshooting:

    communities.bentley.com/.../f

  • Offline over 5 years ago

    i tried this and it doesn't resolve the issue.  on a test laptop, i installed RAM SS by itself and it works fine.  i did notice that the RSS info at the bottom is blocked on my struc eng laptops but on my tester, the RSS feeds come thru and the program works fine.  a full uninstall, reinstall did not resolve the issue.

    thanks.

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