| Workgroup
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Workgroup Data Server
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Server name:
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The name of the machine hosting the database. This can be
localhost to automatically find a server on the current computer.
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| Server port:
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The machine port used to connect to the database. Typically
40000 for a local host.
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Use SSL
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If checked, uses Secure Sockets Layer, the standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link between a web server and a browser.
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| Connect
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Attempts to connect to the server.
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| Status
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(read-only) Reports whether the connection to the server is successful, and shows information about the server (for example
Success: SuperNumbat 7.5.0.15001 Snapshot 20160712_2000 Jul 2016)
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| Database
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| Group
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If databases have been assigned to groups, selecting the group here will show only databases in that group (in the dropdown list below).
Groups are created at the same time as creating a database (see
New, below).
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| (dropdown list)
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If a connection has been made to a server, this lists the databases available on that server.
If a group is selected in the Group dropdown, this list will show only the databases in that group.
You can choose one of the listed databases, or you can create one using the adjacent
New button, described below.
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| New
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Opens the
New Database dialog, in which you can:
- Select or create a new group to hold databases.
- Specify the name for a new database.
- Select the version of the database that is to be used for the new database. The available versions are listed in the drop-down list.
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| Standalone
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| (text box - read only)
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Shows the name of the standalone database, if one has been selected.
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| Browse
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Opens a standard Windows Open dialog that you can use to find an existing standalone database.
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| New
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Opens a standard Windows Save As dialog with a suggested location and name for a new standalone database. You can change the location and name if you want to.
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| Update to
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Displayed when updating a database.
Lets you choose which version of the database that you want this database to be updated to. The available versions are listed in the drop-down list.
Note: The oldest version available is 2023.0.
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| OK
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Saves any changes to the dialog and closes the window. The selected database will be opened in the Explorer window.
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| Cancel
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Cancels any changes to the dialog and closes the window.
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