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Connections How To's

How to's for the Connections guide.

How to create a REST API connection​

How to define a new MySQL connection​

  1. Open the Connections panel in the IDE.
  2. Click + New Connection and choose MySQL.
  3. Enter the host address (e.g., 'localhost') and port (default: 3306).
  4. Provide the database name, username, and password.
  5. Click Test Connection to verify access.
  6. Save the connection for later use in forms or flows.

How to configure an SAP RFC connection​

How to define a new MSSQL connection​

  1. Open the IDE and navigate to the Connections panel.
  2. Click + New Connection and choose MSSQL.
  3. Fill in the server name, database name, and authentication method.
  4. Test the connection using the Test Connection button.
  5. Click Save to use the connection in your forms or flows.

How to define a new ODBC connection​

  1. Go to the Connections section in the IDE.
  2. Click + New Connection and select ODBC.
  3. Enter the ODBC driver name or DSN (e.g., 'MyDataSource').
  4. Provide the full connection string required by the driver.
  5. Enter credentials if authentication is needed.
  6. Use Test Connection to check connectivity.
  7. Save and use the connection in your applications.

How to define a new Oracle connection​

  1. Navigate to the Connections panel in the IDE.
  2. Click + New Connection and choose Oracle.
  3. Enter the host and port of your Oracle server.
  4. Specify the Service Name or SID.
  5. Provide your Oracle username and password.
  6. Click Test Connection to validate settings.
  7. Save the connection for reuse.