Generating ODBC data sources using the Connect window

Using the connection parameters that you specify in the Connect window, you can generate an ODBC data source.

To create an ODBC data source using the Connect window (Sybase Cental, Interactive SQL, and the SQL Anywhere Console utility)

  1. Open the Connect window.

  2. Specify the parameters to connect to the database.

    For example, specify a User ID, Password, and File Name.

  3. Choose Tools » Save As ODBC Data Source.

    The Save As ODBC Data Source window appears.

  4. In the Save As ODBC Data Source window, type a name for the data source. Specify whether the data source is available for the current user or all users.

  5. Click OK.

    The ODBC data source is created.

  6. Click Cancel to close the window.