Resolving labware inventory problems

About this topic

This topic describes how to check and test the Windows Open Database connection that is used by the VWorks software inventory management system.

Checking the database settings

The inventory database uses a Windows Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) interface. If you encounter inventory management problems, you may need to check the database settings.

To check the database settings:

1	Open the ODBC Data Source Administrator as follows:

a	In the Windows Explorer, navigate to C:\Windows\SysWOW64.

b	Right-click odbcad32.exe and select Run as administrator.

 

2	Click the System DSN tab.

3	Click Configure.

The Connector/ODBC dialog box opens showing the database settings.

 

The Data Source Name and Database parameters must both specify velocity11.

Testing the connection

To test the database connection:

1	Follow the procedure in Checking the database settings to open the Connector/ODBC dialog box.

2	Click Test.

A message appears and confirms a successful connection.

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