Connect To Data Store

This Workflow Designer activity connects to the specified data store but does not add data to the map. For an overlay that specifies feature classes, rather than layers, this activity is sufficient (you do not have to create a layer).

Note: The parameters vary according to the type of data store you connect to. For example, a database requires login information, while a file requires a file name. All users must provide login credentials when running the workflow, even if you enter your own credentials when you create it.

The output of this activity is a Connection ID.

Provider

Select the provider type for this connection.

File-based Data Stores

For more information about these options, see To Bring In Features from SHP, To Bring In Features from SDF, and To Bring In Features from SQLite.

File Name

Enter or navigate to the data store file.

ArcSDE Data Stores

For more information about these options, see To Bring In Features from ArcSDE.

Server Name

Enter the name of the server where this data store is located.

Instance Name

Enter the name of the instance to connect to.

Data Store

Enter the data store name for this service. For Oracle and MySQL data stores, you can display all data stores if desired.

Version

Enter the version of the data store to connect to.

Other Database Data Stores

For more information about these options, see To Bring In Features from Oracle, To Bring In Features from SQL Server, To Bring In Features from SQL Server Spatial, and To Bring In Features from MySQL.

Service Name

Enter or navigate to the data store file or folder.

Data Store

Enter the data store name for this service. For Oracle and MySQL data stores, you can display all data stores if desired.

Version

Enter the version of the data store to connect to. (Oracle only)

ODBC Data Stores

For more information about these options, see To Bring In Features from ODBC.

Service Name

Enter or navigate to the data store file or folder.

Source Type

Specify whether this data store is a Data Source Name (DSN) or a connection string.

Source

Enter or navigate to the ODBC source.

Raster Data Stores

For more information about these options, see To Add Surfaces Using Data Connect.

Source File or Folder

Enter or navigate to the data store file or folder.

WMS Data Stores

For more information about these options, see To Add an Image from a WMS (Web Map Service).

Server Name Or URL

Enter or navigate to the server where this data store is located, or enter its URL.

Version

Choose a supported version from the list.

WFS Data Stores

For more information about these options, see To Bring In Features from WFS.

Server Name

Enter or navigate to the server where this data store is located.

Optional Parameters

• Display Name: Enter a title for this activity.

Prompt For Parameters At Run Time

Select this option to pause for input at run time.