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Toad for SQL Server 8.0 - Release Notes

Third Party Known Issues

The following is a list of third party issues known to exist at the time of release of Toad for SQL Server 8.0.

Feature Known Issue Defect ID

Excel

If an Excel file is open in Toad, you cannot open the same file in a separate Excel instance. To review this and other limitations when using Excel in the Web Browser, see "Considerations When Using the WebBrowser Control" at: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304662.

42486

Export Wizard/
One Click Export

To export to an Office 2003 or 2007 Excel instance, the Office Primary Interop Assemblies (PIAs) must be installed. You can install the PIAs from one of the following locations:  

2003 PIAs:

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=20923    

2007 PIAs:

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=18346  

N/A

Import Wizard Importing large data sets from Excel (approximately 650,000 rows) is not recommended because of the amount of time it may take. This issue occurs because the Excel import component maintains the output in memory until the import completes. This can cause performance issues depending on the available system resources. 219754
Screen Resolution

Some users may experience an exception when the screen is set to certain resolutions.

Workaround:

Adjust screen resolution.

N/A

Getting Started

Contents of the Release Package

The Toad release package contains the following products:

  1. Toad for SQL Server 8.0
  2. Product Documentation, including:
    • Installation Guide
    • Online Help
    • Release Notes

Installation Instructions

See the Toad for SQL Server Installation Guide for more information.

Toad for SQL Server Editions

Toad for SQL Server Editions

Toad for SQL Server

Quest SQL Optimizer for SQL Server

Benchmark Factory

Toad Data Modeler

Product Licensing

Product Licensing

Legacy Toad for SQL Server with offline license keys

To activate a purchased commercial license

  1. In the Licensing dialog, enter your license (Authorization) key.
  2. Enter the site message included with the license key.

 

Toad for SQL Server Subscription with online licensing (including Editions)

Toad for SQL Server Subscription requires you to sign in with your Quest.com account. Licenses are tied to your account giving you the flexibility to use Toad from multiple computers without having to move your license.

Sign in with existing Quest.com account

  1. Enter your account email address and password when prompted.

  2. If you already have a Toad for SQL Server Subscription license, no further action is needed.

  3. If you do not have a Toad for SQL Server Subscription license, see Activating a new license below.

Create a new Quest.com account

  1. Select Sign up for a new account.

  2. Enter your account details and select Sign Up.

  3. A confirmation email is sent containing a verification code.

  4. Enter the code from the email and select Verify.

NOTES:

  • It may take a few minutes for the verification email to arrive

  • Check your spam/junk folders for the email sent from supportadmin@quest.com if you do not receive it

  • For additional assistance, please contact Quest support .

Activating a new license

  1. Toad for SQL Server Subscription automatically provides a fully functioning, 30-day Trial license.

  2. To purchase a new license, click Buy Now from Toad's title bar.

  3. After completing your transaction, restart Toad and your license is automatically detected.

  4. To manage licenses, select Account Settings beneath your account shown at the top-right of Toad.

    NOTE: You can view your licenses from within Toad by selecting Help | About... | Licenses.

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