Defining Global Preferences - Data Sources tab

Use this tab to define the ODBC data sources which can be used to connect to the databases.

When the application server is installed in the restricted mode, a user can only select from these data sources when defining an ODBC interface or interface group.

To create a new data source:

Select File > Global Preferences. The Global Preferences window is displayed.
Click the Data sources tab.
Click '+'.
Specify this information:

Name

The unique name of the data source.

Connection string

The ODBC connection string which is used to connect to the database.

User name

The name of the user who can access the database.

Password

The security password required to access the database.

Schema name

The database schema name.
Click OK. The data source is created.

Note: You can modify the parameters. To do so, double click the field.