Database file   Type the full path and name of the database file, for example, C:\sample.db. Otherwise, the path of the file is relative to the working directory of the database server.

You can also choose a recently-used database file from the dropdown list or click Browse to search for the database file. See DatabaseFile (DBF) connection parameter.

Encryption key   If the database file is encrypted, you must supply a key to the database server every time the database server starts the database. See DatabaseKey (DBKEY) connection parameter.

Database name   Type the name of the database you are connecting to or choose a recently-used database name from the dropdown list. Otherwise, a default name is assigned to the database. This default name is the root of the database file. For example, a database with the file name C:\Database Files\demo.db would be given the default name of demo.

Each database running on a database server is identified by a database name. See Naming the database server and the databases and Connecting to the utility database.

Server name   Type the name of the SQL Anywhere personal server that you are starting. For example, demo. You can omit the server name if you want to connect to the default personal server.

You can choose a recently-used personal server name from the dropdown list. See Naming the database server and the databases and ServerName (Server) connection parameter.

Start line   Type a command to start a personal or a network database server on your computer. You can also choose a recently used start line from the dropdown list.

You can also include options in the Start Line field. Use the Start Line and options when you want to:

For more information about options you can specify in the Start Line field, see: The SQL Anywhere database server.

Stop database after last disconnect   Select this option to automatically shut down the database after the last user disconnects. See AutoStop (ASTOP) connection parameter.