Handler Property (RDS)
Indicates the name of a server-side customization program (handler) that extends the functionality of the RDSServer.DataFactory, and any parameters used by the handler.
Syntax
DataControl.Handler = String
Parameters
DataControl An object variable that represents an RDS.DataControl object.
String A String value that contains the name of the handler and any parameters, all separated by commas (for example, "handlerName,parm1,parm2,...,parmN").
Remarks
This property supports customization, a functionality that requires setting the CursorLocation property to adUseClient.
The name of the handler and its parameters, if any, are separated by commas (","). Unpredictable behavior will result if a semicolon (";") appears anywhere within String. You can write your own handler, provided it supports the IDataFactoryHandler interface.
The name of the default handler is MSDFMAP.Handler, and its default parameter is a customization file named MSDFMAP.INI. Use this property to invoke alternate customization files created by your server administrator.
The alternative to setting the Handler property is to specify a handler and parameters in the ConnectionString property; that is, "Handler=handlerName,parm1,parm2,...;".