I had that problem initially too. Apparently there is some problem with auto entry into an empty database. Try filling the first entry in the database with bogus values, i.e. make up an item and put ...
This is the easiest 'Identify' EQ class I've seen by far. This script parses the following output:
----BEGIN OUTPUT----
Your divination is complete...
Object: a red eye gem } {}
#TRIGGER {Item Ty ...
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