SmartViews - How To - Steps to Configure SQL Connection

SmartViews - How To - Steps to Configure SQL Connection

1. Open SmartView’s: 

Launch the SmartView’s Analyze application. The main interface will be displayed. 

2. Access the Connection Settings: 

  • Click on the File menu. 

  • Navigate to Views > Create New View. 

  • This will allow access to the data connection settings. 

 

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3. Open the Designer Tab: 

  • Navigate to the Designer tab. 

  • Click on the Add button to add a new data connection. 

  • A dropdown will appear with multiple data source options. 


4. Select SQL Server as Data Source: 

  • Under the Microsoft section, choose SQL Server. 

  • This will open the Connection Properties window. 


5. Configure Connection Properties: 

  • Connection Name: Enter a desired name for the connection (e.g., Test). 

  • Data Source: Ensure it is set to Microsoft SQL Server (SqlClient). 

  • Server Name: Enter the SQL Server instance (e.g., ERPL033\B1SQLEXPRESS). 

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6. Choose Authentication Method: 

  • Select either: 

  • Windows Authentication (if using domain authentication), or 

  • SQL Server Authentication (if using SQL credentials). 

  • If using SQL Server Authentication: 

  • Enter the Username (e.g., sa). 

  • Enter the Password. 


7. Connect to a Database: 

  • Select a database from the dropdown list (e.g., DEMO10). 

  • Optionally, a database file can be attached by clicking Browse. 


8. Test the Connection: 

  • Click Test Connection. 

  • A pop-up will appear indicating whether the connection was successful. 

  • If successful, click OK to save the configuration.