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Config Tool

The Config Tool is used for the configuration of the SQL4automation Connector. The connection between Config Tool and Connector is established via TCP/IP. If the Config Tool and Connector are located on the same PC, the connection can be established via localhost. Otherwise, a new host must be created.

Connecting to the Connector​

If the Connector and Query Tool are located on the same PC, the connection can be established instantly by clicking the "Connect" button.

If the Connector and Query Tool are located on the same PC, the connection can be established instantly by clicking the…

Installing a new Host and Connecting to the Connector​

By clicking the 'Hosts' button, a new host can be created

By clicking the "Hosts" button, a new host can be created.

By clicking the 'Hosts' button, a new host can be created

A name and an IP address can be assigned to the connection.

A name and an IP address can be assigned to the connection

The connection to the Connector is established by clicking the "Connect" button.

Main Window Config Tool​

In the main window of the Config Tool, the individual connections, the so-called links, are displayed on the left-hand side. Each link connects a control system with a database. An individual control system can also utilize several links.

On the right-hand side, information about the individual links is displayed.

On the right-hand side, information about the individual links is displayed

The LED displays the status of each link.

The link can have the following statuses (even visible if it is not selected):

  • Purple — The link is configured, but no valid license is present and the test license is not active
  • Red — The link is configured, but not available yet (establishing the connection to the database or error is pending).
  • Green — The link is ready for connection
  • Blue — The link is active and connected to a control system
  • Grey — The link is establishing or terminating a connection
The link settings can be changed with 'Set', 'Reset' resets an existing connection. Further, it can be configured which…

The link settings can be changed with "Set", "Reset" resets an existing connection. Further, it can be configured which message types are logged in the Debugger for each link. The following can be selected:

  • Errors — Only Error Messages
  • Warnings — Error Messages and Warnings
  • Queries — Error Messages, Warnings and all Queries

By clicking the "New" button, new connections can be created, clicking "Delete" deletes existing connections. Clicking "Test" tests new connections. "Deactivate" deactivates a connection.