Creating an ODBC Datasource for use with TracerPlus products

1. Create a New DSN:
   • Navigate to Control Panel-->Admistrative Tools and double click Data Sources (ODBC).
   • Choose the System DSN tab and select ADD.
   • Choose the appropriate driver for your database and select Finish.
   • Enter relevant information about your DSN and select the Database file.
   • When complete select OK to close all windows.
   • Open TracerPlus Connect and navigate to ODBC Configuration.
   • Select your newly added DSN and choose your table.
2. Point the PTS TracerPlus Connect Sample DSN to your database (This only applies to MS Access .mdb users):
   • Navigate to Control Panel-->Admistrative Tools and double click Data Sources (ODBC).
   • Choose the System DSN tab and double click the PTS TracerPlus Sample.
   • Under Databse choose Select.
   • Navigate to the location of your Database file and it should appear on the left side.
   • Highlight the Database file and select OK to close all windows.

Note - If you already have a DSN setup for your database simply choose your DSN from the "DSN" dropdown under ODBC Configuration.