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An ODBC Data Source stores information about how to connect to the database. A Data Source may already exist. It may have been created by a previous install or created through the ODBC Data Source Administrator.

Select

Use an existing data source

Select an existing data source from the drop-down list. The list contains all existing data sources which use supported ODBC drivers on this PC.

OR:

Create a new data source

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If you elect to create a new data source, the following details will be required:

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    The data source name must be unique, must not exceed 32 characters in length, and may not include any blank characters. The default value is prefixed by LX, followed by a unique digit, followed by the first 5 or less fewer characters from the PC Name.

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    If the Use a new Microsoft SQL Server Express database option is selected in the 3.4.6 Database options, this entry will contain the value entered on the Database dialog and will be read-only. In this case, the database name can only be changed on the Database dialog.

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    Enter the User Id and Password if it is different to from the database's default User Id and Password.