BDE Configuration (IDAPI.cfg + IDAPI32.cfg) 3.0

BDE Configuration (IDAPI.cfg + IDAPI32.cfg) by MAIF is a curated set of configuration files for the Borland Database Engine (BDE). It standardizes database connectivity, driver parameters, and aliases across MAIF’s legacy applications, ensuring consistent behavior and simplified deployment on Windows systems that rely on BDE.

This package provides both IDAPI.cfg and IDAPI32.cfg to accommodate different BDE releases and workstation setups commonly found in long-standing environments. By distributing a known-good configuration, it reduces setup time, minimizes connection issues, and helps maintain reliable access to BDE-supported data sources.

Highlights:

• Predefined database aliases and driver settings for common BDE drivers (for example, Paradox, dBASE, InterBase via BDE, and ODBC).
• Consistent locale, character set, and general parameter configuration to improve compatibility and stability.
• Standardized options that support multi-user file-based databases and help prevent common configuration conflicts.
• Ready-to-deploy files that streamline workstation provisioning and troubleshooting.

Usage notes:

• Intended for legacy Windows environments where the Borland Database Engine is required by MAIF applications.
• Requires an existing BDE installation; place the configuration files in the standard BDE configuration directory, then confirm settings using the BDE Administrator.
• Always back up existing configuration files before replacing them.
• BDE and these configuration files support 32-bit applications; on 64-bit Windows, they should be used with 32-bit programs only.

This configuration set is designed to make legacy database connectivity predictable and maintainable, reducing support overhead while preserving compatibility with established MAIF software.

BDE Configuration (IDAPI.cfg + IDAPI32.cfg) is developed by MAIF. The most popular version of this product among our users is 3.0.

You can check Paradox Data Editor, BDE eXpress for Vista, CFG Illustration Software and other related programs like FSX CFG Editor at the "download" section.