Error Messages

The program can not start because ETZW32.DLL is missing from your computer

This error message appears after installing an OCAD Service Update.

Cause 1: OCAD was not yet installed from the original CD.

Solution 1: Install first OCAD from the original CD and install then the Service Update.

Cause 2: During the installation process a wrong program folder was chosen. The wizard installed the Service Update in a wrong program folder.

Solution 2: Install the OCAD Service Update again but choose the correct program folder.

This error message appears after installing an OCAD Trial version.

Cause: You have installed the Service Update instead of the Trial version.

Solution: Download the Trial version from our website and install it.

This error message appears when selecting an objects which is linked to a database record.

Cause: Borland Database Engine (BDE) is not installed and the dbf file name contains more than 8 characters

Solution 1: Please install the Borland Database Engine and restart OCAD.

Solution 2: Rename the Shape file. Please note that all related files (*.dbf, *.shp and *.shx) must be renamed.

This error message after importing a Shape file.

Cause: Borland Database Engine (BDE) is not installed and the dbf file name contains more than 8 characters

Solution 1: Please install the Borland Database Engine and restart OCAD.

Solution 2: Rename the Shape file. Please note that all related files (*.dbf, *.shp and *.shx) must be renamed.