Database file   Type the full path and name of the database file, for example, C:\sample.db. Otherwise, the path of the file is relative to the working directory of the database server.

You can also choose a recently-used database file from the dropdown list or click Browse to search for the database file. See DatabaseFile (DBF) connection parameter.

Encryption key   If the database file is encrypted, you must supply a key to the database server every time the database server starts the database. See DatabaseKey (DBKEY) connection parameter.

Database name   Type the name of the database you are connecting to or choose a recently-used database name from the dropdown list. Otherwise, a default name is assigned to the database. This default name is the root of the database file. For example, a database with the file name C:\Database Files\demo.db would be given the default name of demo.

Each database running on a database server is identified by a database name. See Database server names and database names and Connecting to the utility database.

Server name   Type the name of the personal server that you are starting. For example, demo. If you are connecting to the default personal server, you can omit the server name.

You can choose a recently-used personal server name from the dropdown list. See Database server names and database names and ServerName (Server) connection parameter.

Start line   Type a command to start a personal or a network database server on your computer. You can also choose a recently used start line from the dropdown list.

You can also include options in the Start Line field. Use the Start Line and options when you want to:

For more information about options you can specify in the Start Line field, see SQL Anywhere database server syntax.

Stop database after last disconnect   Select this option to automatically shut down the database after the last user disconnects. See AutoStop (ASTOP) connection parameter.

Test Connection   This tool tests whether the information provided results in a proper connection. This tool is only available when you are connecting to a SQL Anywhere or SAP Sybase IQ database.

Click Show Details to see debugging information about how the connection parameters are used to find the database server.

Copy Connection String to Clipboard   This tool copies the connection string, which is based on the information provided to the clipboard.

Save as ODBC Data Source   This tool creates an ODBC data source based on the information provided.

Setup Windows Mobile proxy port   This tool helps you set up a TCP/IP port redirector for connecting to Windows Mobile databases (if Windows Mobile services are installed). This tool is only available if you have Microsoft ActiveSync installed and are connecting to a SQL Anywhere or UltraLite database.