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D. To add a connection template to a table

To add a custom connection template to a database table, use the following procedure.

Tip: One of the simplest methods to get started is to copy factory installed templates to your new group and edit those to suite your needs.
  1. On the Connection Design ribbon tab, select the Connection Database tool in the Configure group. The connection database dialog opens.
  2. Select Custom in the Groups drop-down list.
  3. Click New Item. The Connection Pad window opens.
  4. Specify the connection parameters:
    1. Type the connection Name.
    2. Update the connection parameters for this connection type.
    3. Click Save.
    4. Close the window.
    The new connection name is added to the items list. A list of the connection tables where you can add this connection type are also listed.
  5. Click >> to add the new connection to the connection database file.
The new connection type is available for use in design in this connection database.
Note: When the connection database is selected in the connection database dialog, you can click Reset to remove any custom items and restore the database to the default values.