Database Tools
How to Activate a Trial Version in dbForge Products
Starting from release 2025.1, the method of using the trial version and Express Edition has been updated for all paid dbForge products. To help you get started smoothly, please follow the step-by-step instructions below. As of version 2025.1, ...
TLS 1.3 Support on Windows 10 with MySQL and PostgreSQL
Issue When connecting to MySQL or PostgreSQL servers on Windows 10, you may encounter errors if the server is configured to use only TLS 1.3. However, the connection succeeds if TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3 are both enabled. Reason Windows 10 does not support ...
CPU Metrics Not Displayed in dbForge Monitor for SQL Server
Symptoms When using dbForge Monitor for SQL Server, you may observe that CPU metrics are not displayed for certain active connections. For instance, the CPU usage section might be empty or missing data, as illustrated in the example below: The ...
How to View System Information in dbForge Products
To help diagnose issues or provide system details to Devart support, you can easily access the system information in your dbForge product. Here's how: Open the dbForge product you are using (this applies to standalone tools like Studio for MySQL as ...
Troubleshooting Manual Activation issues
If you are experiencing difficulties with Manual Activation despite following the documentation in the Licensing and Activation section for your product (available at Devart Documentation), please consider the following steps to resolve the issue. ...
How to check the remaining days of your dbForge trial period
To see how many days are left in your dbForge trial period, follow these simple steps: Open your dbForge product. Go to the top menu and click Help. Select About from the dropdown menu. In the window that appears, you will see the remaining number of ...
dbForge installer didn't install the expected edition
If you've purchased the Standard, Professional, or Enterprise edition of a dbForge product, but the installer didn't install the expected edition, it’s important to understand that the downloaded installation file (.exe) does not determine the ...
What is the difference between Standalone applications and Add-Ins?
dbForge offers a suite of powerful MiniTools designed to streamline database development and administration. These tools come in two primary forms: standalone applications and add-ins, each catering to distinct user needs and workflows. 1. dbForge ...
dbForge SQL Tools Missing After Installing or Updating SSMS
When launching SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) for the first time after installing dbForge SQL Tools, a brief initialization process is expected. This typically takes 1–2 minutes depending on system performance. If the tools—such as SQL ...
Functional Differences Between Tool Versions and Studio Versions
dbForge tools are available in multiple editions, each designed to meet different user needs. Whether you’re considering the Standard, Professional, or Enterprise edition of a product like SQL Complete, it's important to understand what functionality ...
Unable to Install Product from the ".exe" File Downloaded from the Website on macOS or Linux
If you are trying to install dbForge products on your machine running macOS or Linux using a downloaded .exe file, it's important to understand that dbForge products can only be installed via CrossOver. For guidance on how to install dbForge products ...
Tool Version Does Not Match SQL Tools Version
In some cases, users may download SQL Tools or the Compare Bundle of one version, but when installed, the individual tool versions do not match the version of the downloaded package. The reason for this is that SQL Tools is essentially a bundle ...
Can a Single License Be Shared by Two Users on a Remote Machine?
According to the company's End User License Agreement (EULA) policy, each purchased license provides a key that can be used for activation on two machines simultaneously. For more details, please refer to the following link: Devart EULA. It's ...
Lost Connection to MySQL Server
A lost connection to a MySQL server is a common issue and, in most cases, is not related to dbForge tools. It typically occurs due to server settings, network interruptions, or long-running queries. Recommended Solution For official guidance on ...
Error: "Unsaved documents cannot be cut or copied to the clipboard from the miscellaneous files project" in SSMS
When attempting to copy text from the Find and Replace window in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), the following error message may appear: "Unsaved documents cannot be cut or copied to the clipboard from the miscellaneous files project. You must ...
Troubleshooting Debugger Configuration Issues
When using SQL Complete, the integrated debugger must be configured correctly to function as intended. If you're encountering issues with debugger initialization or behavior, this guide provides key troubleshooting steps and reference resources to ...
How to Expedite Error Report Resolution
In addition to the standard procedure for submitting an Error Report, the following steps can significantly help us resolve the issue more quickly and efficiently. While the information provided in the original report is valuable, these additional ...
Installing the Product with Logging
If you experience problems, crashes, or errors during the installation of the product, you can perform the installation with logging enabled to capture detailed information. Steps for Installing the Product with Logging: Download the Latest Version ...
How to Start dbForge Products with Logging for Studios, Standalone Tools, and MiniTools
If a dbForge product crashes or becomes unresponsive upon startup, logging is required for a detailed record of failures and issues. This guide helps you launch dbForge products with logging enabled to capture essential information for ...
How to Enable Logging for Source Control and Data Pump for SQL Server
Logging is essential for capturing detailed information about failures and issues in the program. If reproducing or diagnosing a problem is difficult, logging helps in providing a deeper investigation. This guide applies to the following products: ...
How to Enable Logging for SSMS Add-ins Without Built-in Logging
Logging is essential for diagnosing complex issues and capturing technical details that may not be immediately visible through the user interface. When troubleshooting failures or unexpected behavior in SSMS add-ins that do not provide built-in ...
How to Enable Logging for Studios, Standalone Tools, and MiniTools
Logging is essential for capturing detailed information about failures and issues within the software. If reproducing or diagnosing a problem is difficult, or if deeper investigation is needed, logging can help gather more information for ...
How to Create a Dump File from Task Manager for SSMS and Integrated Add-ins
In cases where SSMS (SQL Server Management Studio) or any integrated add-ins freeze or stop responding, a dump file can be generated for debugging purposes. This applies to both SSMS and the following dbForge add-ins for SQL Server: dbForge SQL ...
How to Create a Dump File from Task Manager for Studios, Standalone Tools, and MiniTools
If you encounter issues with Studios, Standalone Tools, or MiniTools, you can generate a dump file using Task Manager for further troubleshooting. Follow these steps to create a dump file. Steps to Create a Dump File from Task Manager: Reproduce the ...
How to Automatically Create a Dump File on Crash for Studios, Standalone Tools, and MiniTools
If a crash occurs, you can configure the system to automatically create a dump file for debugging purposes. Follow the steps below to create the required registry keys for different products, such as dbForge Studio, Standalone Tools, and MiniTools. ...
How to Generate a "dump_crash" for SSMS, Including Add-in Tools
If SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) crashes, it’s possible to configure your system to automatically generate a memory dump file. This file is essential for identifying issues related to both SSMS and integrated tools such as SQL Complete. This ...
How to Enable Logging for SQL Complete
Logging is a standard mechanism used in many software tools to capture detailed information about application behavior, errors, and performance issues. It is particularly useful when diagnosing problems that are difficult to reproduce or analyze in ...
Data Compare for Oracle – BINARY_DOUBLE Type Support
When using dbForge Data Compare for Oracle, it's important to understand limitations related to specific Oracle data types, especially when operating in Direct mode. Some Oracle data types are not fully supported in this mode, including: ...
Timestamps Not in Expected Timezone in dbForge Studio for Oracle
If you're encountering timestamps that don't match your system's timezone in dbForge Studio for Oracle, this can typically be resolved with a quick configuration update. This issue may arise due to default formatting settings or discrepancies in how ...
Missing Timestamp for a Comparison Execution
If you're looking to track when a comparison was executed in dbForge Data Compare for PostgreSQL, note that there is no dedicated timestamp log for each operation. However, there is a related setting that can help: You can enable automatic restore ...
Limit of activations exceeded (dbForge)
The point is that when you change any hardware part of your computer or reinstall the OS or change a profile on your computer, your Hardware ID changes so the software considers it as an installation on an alternative computer. Virtual machine ...
How to Install MySQL on Windows Using MySQL Installer
This article provides a comprehensive walkthrough on how to install MySQL on Windows using the official MySQL Installer. Follow the step-by-step guide to ensure MySQL Server and its tools are installed and configured correctly for development or ...
How to Connect to MySQL Server
In the second article of the series uncovering how to get started with MySQL, we talk about the ways of connecting to MySQL Server. You can connect to MySQL Server using MySQL Client, dbForge Studio for MySQL, and MySQL Workbench. In this article, we ...