Creating or Editing an SQL Connection String
From the Connection Strings dialog, you can create a new connection or edit an existing connection:
- To create a new Connection String, click the Create New Connection button in the top right corner of the Connection Strings dialog.
- To edit an existing Connection String, click on the button labeled with the name of the Connection String you wish to edit:
The data that populates the template will be filled in with either:
- The default values for a new Connection String, or
- The values for the Connection String being edited:
To finalize your selections, click OK.
Connection String Parameter |
Description |
Name |
Defines the value that will be listed in the Connection String drop-down list, when defining a Connection String for handling Images or ART data in the SQL Data Provider. |
Value |
A text string that defines the connection string. For details on database provider-specific connection strings, refer to: http://www.connectionstrings.com/. |
In Use |
If checked, this Connection String is set as an active Connection String for an SQL Data Provider. |