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Table Of Contents
NOTE If you connect your database using the dbConnect command, the
instructions in this section of the Help will not work . For information on using the
dbConnect command and features, look up "dbconnect" in the help index.
Quick Reference
MAPATTACHDB
Attaches a data source to the current drawing
File menu Attach/Detach Attach External
Records
Menu
MAPATTACHDBCommand Line
Drag a data source onto the Map Explorer tabTask Pane
MAPCONFIGDB
Configures the connection to an external data source
Click Setup Create/Edit a Source of Data External
Records.
Menu
MAPCONFIGDBCommand Line
In Map Explorer, right-click Data Sources Configure
Task Pane
Configure Data Source dialog boxDialog Box
MAPCONNECTDB
Connects to an attached data source
File menu Connect/Disconnect Connect To
External Records
Menu
MAPCONNECTDBCommand Line
In Map Explorer, right-click a data source or a link
template Connect-or- To connect all data sources:
Right-click Data Sources Connect All
Task Pane
Connect Data Source dialog boxDialog Box
MAPDETACHDB
Detaches a data source from the current drawing
Setting Up Data Sources for Drawings | 207