"Unable to connect to database" error

[NinjaTrader_CodyB]

Hello,
We had renamed the database.
Please see the following instructions to rename the database file.
Please rename your database with the following steps :

• Shutdown NinjaTrader and Go to the Start Menu
• Select My Documents--> NinjaTrader 7--> DB--> NinjaTrader.SDF.
• Right click on NinjaTrader.SDF and select "Rename." *Name it "OLDNinjaTrader.SDF."
• Then restart the software and NinjaTrader will create a fresh database file to use
• Unfortunately the following items stored in the old database will be lost - ATM Strategy templates, Session templates, Instrument Lists / Custom Instruments, historical trade execution data, saved Strategy Analyzer backtest results

If you are unable to get NinjaTrader started after renaming the database file please send a note to platformsupport[AT]ninjatrader[DOT]com so I may investigate further,

[enhancer]

Cody - thank you for the swift reply! I was typing up a big email to you when I checked back for a reference and voila...there you were with a speedy reply. I am going to try this right away...will let you know.

[enhancer]

HI Cody - okay that did get my ninja running again thank you again for being quick - really, really appreciated!

[NinjaTrader_CodyB]

Hello enhancer,
Thank you for the update. I am glad to hear that you were able to get NinjaTrader started.
If we can be of any other assistance please let us know.

[cognis0]

Hi, I’m having the same issue with a new installation of Ninja (Unable to connect to database ‘Data Source = …..\NinjaTrader.sdf….). I have renamed the file, deleted and re-installed, downloaded a fresh install etc, all to no effect.

I have SQL Server Compact versions 3.5 and 4 installed.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

[NinjaTrader_CodyB]

Hello cofnis0,
Please send a note to platformsupport[AT]ninjatrader[DOT]com. Plpease attach your log and trace files to the email so I may investigate further.
You will find the log file on your PC in the (My) Documents > NinjaTrader 7 > Log folder.

• The log file will be named "log.20150314.txt"

You will find the trace file on your PC in the (My) Documents > NinjaTrader 7 > Trace folder.

• The trace file will be named "trace.20150314.txt"

In the body please put ATTN: Cody http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/f...ad.php?t=46501

[cognis0]

Thanks Cody. This is sorted now ~ SQL CE issue. Please see my reply to Cal about 90 minutes ago.
Thanks