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Connect to MySQL Data from PowerBuilder
This article demonstrates how to use the CData ODBC Driver for MySQL to connect to MySQL data and execute queries in PowerBuilder.
The CData ODBC Driver for MySQL can be used from any platform or development technology that supports ODBC, including PowerBuilder. This article shows how to connect to MySQL data and execute queries from the Database Painter and controls such as the DataWindow.
Connect to MySQL as an ODBC Data Source
If you have not already, first specify connection properties in an ODBC DSN (data source name). This is the last step of the driver installation. You can use the Microsoft ODBC Data Source Administrator to create and configure ODBC DSNs.
The Server and Port properties must be set to a MySQL server. If IntegratedSecurity is set to false, then User and Password must be set to valid user credentials. Optionally, Database can be set to connect to a specific database. If not set, tables from all databases will be returned.
Create a Profile for the ODBC Driver for MySQL
Follow the steps below to use the Database Painter tool to create a database profile based on an ODBC DSN (data source name) for MySQL. In the Database Painter, you can use wizards and the UI to work with MySQL data.
- In PowerBuilder, click Tools -> Database Painter.
- In the Objects window in the Database Painter, right-click the ODBC node and click New Profile.
- On the Connection tab, enter a name for the profile and select the MySQL DSN in the Data Source menu.
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- To view and modify a table, right-click a table and then click Edit Data -> Grid.
Using MySQL Data with PowerBuilder Controls
You can use standard PowerBuilder objects to connect to ODBC data sources and execute queries. The following example shows how to retrieve MySQL data into a DataWindow. You can add the following code to the open method:
SQLCA.DBMS = "ODBC"
SQLCA.DBParm = "ConnectString='DSN=CData MySQL Source'"
CONNECT USING SQLCA;
dw_orders.SetTransObject(SQLCA);
dw_orders.Retrieve();
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MySQL ODBC Driver
The MySQL ODBC Driver is a powerful tool that allows you to connect with live MySQL data, directly from any applications that support ODBC connectivity.
Access MySQL databases from virtually anywhere through a standard ODBC Driver interface.
