Connecting to Unsupported Databases

If you attempt to connect to an unsupported database, a dialog appears informing you of your
attempt and displays alternativer options. You can connect in either one of two support modes:

  1. Read-only mode, in which you cannot make changes to the database. This is the recommended mode.
    When you choose the "read-only" option, the system shows the database structure as it shown in the
    metadata and disables all editing features (such as the name property and some items on the context menus).
  2. Generic database system mode, in which you can only connect with a limited set of features.When
    you choose the "generic database system" option, limited editing features are offered (such as the
    adding and dropping of tables, indices, and views - assuming the database is compatible
    with commonly-used formats). If you use this option, you must keep a record of each database used.
Tip If you are an experienced user and are sure that the SQL features and syntax used
by your database are very similar to a known, supported database, you can select
Connect as... from the pop-up menu of an unconnected database, and select the
database product that best matches your own. However, this is not recommended,
and you should use the Database Explorer with this option only for browsing data,
not for modifying it; otherwise, you might lose data.

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