Bug #38414 Arabic Problem
Submitted: 28 Jul 2008 18:46 Modified: 28 Jul 2008 19:09
Reporter: haitham elnemr Email Updates:
Status: Not a Bug Impact on me:
None 
Category:Connector / NET Severity:S2 (Serious)
Version:5.2.2.0 OS:Windows
Assigned to: CPU Architecture:Any

[28 Jul 2008 18:46] haitham elnemr
Description:
i'm using VB.net 2008 , and devoloping a programe which connect to mysql database by MySql.Data.dll version 5.2.2.0 , and i'm trying to write an arabic word to the Mysql database but it's appears like that " ???? " i've this problem since i upgraded my connector to version 5.2.2.0

please help.

thx 

How to repeat:
nothing
[28 Jul 2008 19:05] Reggie Burnett
You need to make sure you are using the right character sets.  Set "char set =utf8" on  your connection string and then make sure you have the right charset on you tables/columns.
[28 Jul 2008 19:09] haitham elnemr
how can i Set "charset =utf8" on my connection string ? can u guide me or give me a link for an example ? thank you