Adding a Database Connection
A database connection can be added using the Add Database wizard.
- At the Main menu, choose Preferences (Filtered) > Reporter. The Preferences (Filtered) window
appears, see Figure 2-2.
- From the Reporter tree, choose Reporter > Databases.
Figure 2-2 Preferences (Filtered) (Databases)
- In the Databases pane, click Add. The Add Database wizard window appears, see Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3 Add Database Wizard
- Select one of the Choose definition mode radio buttons.
- Simple
- Advanced
- Click Next.
The Define new database connection window appears. The display depends upon the definition mode
selected in Step 4:
- If you selected Simple definition mode, the display of the Define new database connection window
is as shown in Figure 2-4
Figure 2-4 Define New Database Connection
- If you selected Advanced definition mode, the display of the Define new database connection
window is as shown in Figure 2-5
Figure 2-5 Advanced Definition
- Enter the required details to fill in all fields.
- (Optional) Check the Activate this database check box.
- Click Finish. The Add Database wizard closes.
The definition of the database is added to the list in the Preferences (Filtered) window, see Figure 2-6.
Figure 2-6 Preferences (Filtered)—Databases
The database connection is tested.
- If successful, the following message appears: Click OK.
- If unsuccessful, reconfigure the database connection.
- Click OK. The Preferences (Filtered) window closes.
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