Access

Overview

Access is the connector type for Microsoft Access database files in AnalyticsCreator.

Function

Use this connector type when a source system is delivered as an Access database file. The connector editor stores the connector name, selected connector type, connection string, and optional connection-string template so AnalyticsCreator can read metadata and data from the Access database.

Access

Access is selected in the connector editor from the Connector type dropdown. After it is selected, the editor uses the standard connection-string area and provides a template for a Microsoft Access file connection.

How to access

Navigation tree

Use Connectors -> Add connector. For an existing connector, use Connectors -> connector name -> Edit connector.

Toolbar

Use Sources -> New connector -> Add. To edit, use Sources -> List -> Connectors and open the connector.

Diagram

Not opened directly from the diagram. Access connectors can be used later by source and warehouse workflows.

Visual element

New connector or Edit connector page with the Connector form.

Screen overview

The Access connector type is configured in the connector editor after selecting Access in the connector-type dropdown.

ID Property Description
1 Connector name Enter a business name for the Access connector.
2 Connector type Select Access for a Microsoft Access database file.
3 Connection string Stores the connection details for the Access database file.
4 Template Inserts the standard Access connection-string pattern so the file path can be filled in.
5 Test connection Checks whether AnalyticsCreator can open the configured Access connection.
6 Save Saves the connector configuration.
7 Cancel Leaves the editor without saving the current changes.

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