Establishing_a_connection

The first step in an ODBC import or ODBC export is to establish a connection to a specific database.

Creating a new connection string creates a new connection string, defining the database type and location. This connection string may be saved as part of an import or export settings file for re-use.

Loading a saved connection extracts the connection string from a previously saved import or export file. This establishes a link to the database, to be used with a new or saved query or export.