Define Spatial Database Connection

Use the Spatial Database Connection Dialog to create or modify the parameters that define an enterprise database connection.

  1. Choose the option from the Spatial Database Type drop-down list that corresponds to the spatial database you are using.
  2. Type a unique Connection Name to identify this connection. The name chosen here will be listed in the connection list on the Open Spatial Database Dialog. This is used locally within Global Mapper and can be of your choosing.
  3. The Database Information section specifies the location of the database on the network. Fields that are not needed for a particular database vendor will be greyed out and disabled.

    • In the Server field, type the name of the network server where the database is located.

    • Specify the required server port in the Port field. In an Esri ArcSDE geodatabase connection, this is also known as the Service parameter.

    • Enter the database name in the Database Name field. Note that the database name is optional when defining an Esri ArcSDE geodatabase connection. Whether or not it is needed is specific to your particular installation.

  4. Use the Authentication section to specify the user and password required to log on to the spatial database.

    • Type a valid User Name.

    • Type a valid Password

    • Optionally put a check next to Save User Name and Password with Database Information to save the authentication information along with the connection definition. The password will be encrypted.

  5. Click the Test Connection button to determine whether or no the connection parameters can be used to connect to the spatial database.
  6. Once all of the required information is entered, click the OK button to save the connection definition.

The Cancel button quits the process of creating or updating a connection definition.

The Help button displays the Global Mapper help for this dialog.