Configuring Data Sources

Working with Database Operations > Configuring Data Sources

	Configuring Data Sources

Before performing any operations involving a database, Dialog Designer must be configured to access the database. Data sources are configured in Dialog Designer using the Datasource tab of the Properties for ProjectName dialog box.

Because Dialog Designer is a Java-based tool, data sources for Dialog Designer speech applications must be JDBC-compliant. If JDBC drivers are not installed on your computer, they must be installed to work with data sources. To install these drivers, see the documentation that came with your database software.

For more information about configuring Dialog Designer to work with a JDBC database driver, see Database Preferences.

For more information about configuring data sources, see Database Tab.

When at least one data source is configured for the project, database operations can be created to make use of the data source in the project. To create database operations, use the Database Operation wizard. See Using the Database Operation Wizard to Create a Database Operation File.