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Figure 412: Using the Database Wizard to connect to an
existing database
3) Click Next and follow the instructions to select the database to
register (the exact process varies between different types of data
source).
4) In Step 3: Save and proceed, check that Yes, register the
database for me is selected. Deselect Open the database for
editing – you just need to register it, not edit it through Base.
Creating a form for data entry
Whether you created a new database, or already had a data source, it
must be registered with OpenOffice.org (see above). Once it is
registered, linking your form to the data source is simple. Follow these
steps to create a new form and link it to a registered data source.
1) Create a new document in Writer (File > New > Text
Document).
2) Design your form, without putting in the actual fields (you can
always change it later).
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