Chapter 10 Generating a Database from a PDM

Defining an ODBC data source

You define data sources using the program ODBC Administrator. PowerDesigner gives you direct access to this program.

Steps To define an ODBC data source:

  1. Select Database→Connect to display the data source connection dialog box.
  2. Select the Machine data source radio button

    or

    Select the File data source radio button.
  3. Click the Add button to display the ODBC data source administration dialog box.
  4. Click the Setup button to display a list of available ODBC drivers.
  5. Select a driver and click the Finish button.

    A dialog box displays driver-dependent options.
  6. Type or select information required by the DBMS.
  7. Click OK in each dialog box.

 

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