Connecting to a Data Source

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Connecting to a Data Source

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Automatically connecting to a Data Source

Normally, when Dispatch starts, it will automatically connect to the Data Source specified in the Connection properties.

Disabling an automatic connection

It is possible to disable the automatic connection by unchecking the control show below (shown in it's checked state):

 

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Manually connecting to a Data Source

To connect to a Data Source, click Settings>Data Source>Connection and click in the Connect push button. While the Data Source is not connected, the connection property controls are enabled.

 

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When a Data Source is connected, the Disconnect button is enabled and connection property controls are disabled.

 

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