There are two ways to open the New connection dialog, which lets you connect Forte for Java to a database.
Enter the following in the Connect using... dialog:
This URL typically begins with jdbc:
, followed by a short code
name for the driver, followed
by another colon.
The rest of the URL depends on the type of driver you are using.
For example, you might need to specify a host and port; alternatively, the
name of a
database file might suffice, or an ODBC DSN.
To help you get started, existing drivers are provided with templates for
the correct URL format;
if in doubt, refer to the documentation for the driver you are using.
Note | The password is saved only for
the current Forte for Java session; after restarting Forte for Java the password must be entered again. This feature can be turned on or off in the properties of each connected database in the Explorer. |
If the connection attempt fails, Forte for Java displays a dialog box indicating the connection is broken.
To correct the connection:
To disconnect from the database connection:
Choose Disconnect from the Connection Pop-up menu. You cannot browse
the database until you reconnect to the database using Connect.
See also | |
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Connecting to Unsupported Databases |