When you connect to your database, PowerDesigner can communicate with it for reverse-engineering, generation or any other form of request.
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Select to open the Connect to a Data Source window:

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Select one of the following radio buttons, depending on your chosen method for connecting to your data source:
You can use the Modify and Configure buttons to modify or configure your connection.
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Enter your user ID and password, and then click Connect. If prompted by your data source, you may need to enter additional connection parameters.
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You stay connected until you disconnect or terminate the shell session.