Datasource Options
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The Datasource tab of the Options Editor lets you provide datasource categorization and storage preferences.
- Note: For information on opening the Options Editor, see Specifying Application Preferences and Feature Options.
Option | Description | Default |
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Datasource Storage Management |
Registry-based and file-based datasource catalog management is available. Prior to changing methods, see Specifying a Datasource Catalog Storage Option. The following options are offered:
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Windows Registry |
Recent Datasource List Contains |
Lets you specify number of datasources to display when you select Recent Datasources from the File menu. |
8 |
Re-sort the Datasource Combo based on Connection state |
Re-sorts the lists of datasources in the combo. It locates the connected datasources first. |
Selected |
Default to Alias Usage When Defining New Datasources |
For DBMS that support alias usage, defaults the Connection Information tab to alias usage selection. |
Unselected |
Datasource Category Settings |
Lets you select the optional user interface elements that are to be color-coded or labelled for datasources that have been assigned a category:
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All selected |