Databases

Databases can be used as a dynamic data source for label or form objects. To make the database content accessible and retrievable from the selected object, the database connection must be properly established and configured.

The most time efficient and user friendly way of adding a database to your label or solution data sources is to use the Step-by-Step Database Wizard.

Desktop Designer also allows the database connections to be established and configured manually. This way, the entire range of connection settings becomes configurable. It is recommended that only experienced users choose this option.

All label or solution databases are listed in the Dynamic Data Explorer.

Desktop Designer supports a wide selection of database types. The supported database types are listed Supported Database Types.

Read about how to connect to the supported database types Database Connection Options.

Read about other available object data sources and how to use the Dynamic Data Manager Dynamic Data Manager.