Part 2 - Setting Up the Data Connection

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Now that PhonePad has been installed we need to tell it where the PhonePad database is located.  In the PhonePad folder you will find the DBConnect utility.

 

       DBConnectIcon

 

1.Run DBConnect.

 

       dbconnectmain

 

2.Remember the network share we created earlier?  This is where we use the shared path.  Under Local Database Directory, enter the shared path under Directory.

 

       dbconnectsharedpath

 

3.Next to the Directory field there is a small button with a check mark (or tick).  Click this button.

 

               testbutton

 

4.DBConnect will perform some tests to make sure everything has been set up correctly.

 

       databasecheck

 

5.If any of these tests fail then you will need to correct them.  The lower half of the screen will provide advice for a failed test when you select it.  The most common problem is insufficient access rights.

 

       databaseerrors

 

6.Click Close to close the PhonePad Database Check window.

 

7.Click OK to save the settings.

 

               dbconnectokbutton

 

That's it.  The workstation is now set up.  Repeat these steps (Parts 1 and 2) for each workstation.