Connecting Using PromptDataSource
The PromptDataSource method allows the user to manually enter the required properties for initializing the Teradata Data Source. When the consumer program calls the PromptDataSource method, the Data Link Properties dialog box displays. The Data Link Properties dialog box contains four tabs:
Tab |
Function |
Provider |
The user selects the provider program to use for the connection. |
Connection |
The user enters the information that initializes the Data Source. |
Advanced |
The user can modify settings that affect the connection to the Data Source. |
All |
Displays all of the information entered by the user in the other three tabs. |