About the PBODB105 initialization file

What is the PBODB105 initialization file?

When you access data through the ODBC interface, DataWindow Designer uses the PBODB105 initialization file (PBODB105.INI) to maintain access to extended functionality in the back-end DBMS for which ODBC does not provide an API call. Examples of extended functionality are SQL syntax or function calls specific to a particular DBMS.

Editing PBODB105.INI

In most cases, you do not need to modify PBODB105.INI. Changes to this file can adversely affect DataWindow Designer. Change PBODB105.INI only if you are asked to do so by a Technical Support representative.

However, you can edit PBODB105.INI if you need to add functions for your back-end DBMS.

If you modify PBODB105.INI, first make a copy of the existing file. Then keep a record of all changes you make. If you call Technical Support after modifying PBODB105.INI, tell the representative that you changed the file and describe the changes you made.