You Receive the "Syntax Error Converting the Nvarchar Value..." Error Message When You Try to Generate a Database in the Spanish Version of Visio Enterprise Architect 2002 (829331)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visio for Enterprise Architects (2002) SR-1

SYMPTOMS

The following symptoms may occur when you try to generate a database in the Spanish version of Microsoft Visio Enterprise Architect 2002:
  • Microsoft Visio may generate an incorrect SQL code.
  • The database is not generated.
  • You may receive an SQL error message that is similar to the following:
    Syntax error converting the nvarchar value '10;2' to a column of data type int.

CAUSE

This problem may occur when the following conditions are true:
  • Your database model has the Decimal option selected in the Type box in the Definition area of the User-defined types dialog box.
  • The list separator on the Numbers tab in the Customize Regional Options dialog box is not a comma (,).

    To view your current list separator, follow these steps:
    1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
    2. Click Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options.
    3. Click Regional and Language Options.
    4. On the Regional Options tab, click Customize to view the List separator on the Numbers tab.

RESOLUTION

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Visio for Enterprise Architects 2002 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.
The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel. 
   Date         Time   Size     File name     
   ----------------------------------------------------------------
   08-Oct-2003  21:30  110,080  Visio2002-kb829331-fullfile-enu.msp
After the hotfix is installed, the following files will have the listed attributes or later:
   Date         Time   Version      Size     File name     
   ----------------------------------------------------
   01-Oct-2003  19:38  10.0.4601.4  131,072  Ixssrv.pdl
The Spanish version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel. 
   Date         Time   Size     File name     
   ----------------------------------------------------------------
   08-Oct-2003  21:59  110,080  Visio2002-kb829331-fullfile-esn.msp
After the hotfix is installed, the following files will have the listed attributes or later:
   Date         Time   Version      Size     File name     
   ----------------------------------------------------
   01-Oct-2003  19:38  10.0.4601.4  131,072  Ixssrv.pdl

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/25/2005
Keywords:kbHotfixServer kbQFE kbQFE kbbug kbfix KB829331 kbAudEndUser
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