This table lists the CONNX ODBC connection string parameters that can be used when opening a connection to the CONNX ODBC driver.
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Connection Parameter Name |
Description |
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Application |
Specifies the CONNX application to use when connecting. The application can be a database within the CDD or within an entire collection of databases. |
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ClientID |
This is a user-defined identifier sent from the CONNX Client to the CONNX Server. It can be used to run custom procedures on the server during a connection. |
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DBKey |
This is an Rdb-only feature. The only valid option is ATTACH. If DBKEY=ATTACH is specified, then Rdb DBKEYS is not reused throughout the lifetime of a connection. |
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DBREADONLY |
A list of databases in the CDD, separated by commas, which are treated as read only. |
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DBREADWRITE |
A list of databases in the CDD, separate by commas, which are treated as read/write. |
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DSN |
The User or System DSN name to use for connecting. The correct DD, FILEDSN, or DSN must be specified. |
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DD |
A full path to the name of the CONNX Data Dictionary to use for connecting. This can be used as a replacement for DSN or FILEDSN. This option enables "DSN-less" connections. The correct DD, FILEDSN, or DSN must be specified. |
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Exclusive |
Connect to all databases in "exclusive" mode. |
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FILEDSN
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The name of the file data source to use during the connection. The correct DD, FILEDSN, or DSN must be specified. |
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Node |
The name of the server to connect to. This option is only useful if connecting to a CDD that only has one data source in it. |
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OEM |
Key used for OEM redistributors. |
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Prompt |
Options are "YES" or "NO". Determines whether CONNX displays a logon dialog if sufficient connection information is not specified. |
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PWD |
The CONNX password. |
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READONLY |
This option connects to all databases in the CDD in read only mode. |
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RPC |
The name of a CONNX RPC to execute right after a connection has been established. |
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UID |
The CONNX UserID. |