Note: HanDBase Sync Exchange will work with either a User DSN or a System DSN.

When that window opens click the Add button.

To add the ODBC Data Source you will need to access the following, appropriate, control in the Windows Control Panel.ĭata Sources (ODBC) (probably listed under Administrative Tools).

That gives you access to all Open Filemaker databases through it. Note: Filemaker Pro is different than most applications when it comes to doing this in that you are basically setting up a Generic Filemaker data source

You will then need to set up an ODBC Data Source, DSN, for Filemaker.

Once enabled ther will be an X in the box.

On the Plugins Tab enable the Local Data Access Companion and the Remote Data Access Companion by clicking the box to the Left. Once enabled there will be an X in the box.įrom the Edit menu select Preferences and then select Application. On the Plugins Tab enable the Local Data Access Companion and Remote Data Access Companion by clicking the box to the Left.

Once the above are installed you will need to open the Filemaker Pro application and follow the instructions below for your Desktop platform to enable access to for other applications.įrom the Edit menu select Preferences.

You will need to make sure that you have installed the Local Data Access Companion plugin and the Remote Data Access Companion.

If you are using FileMaker 7, 8, 9 or 10 please refer to Knowledgebase Article 213 for the steps for setting up databases under those versions as ODBC Data Sources. These steps are retained for informational purposes only. If they are not working as described you will need to contact FileMaker for assistance in setting up your FileMaker database as an ODBC Data Source. Please note that DDH Software cannot provide support for these steps.

These steps may apply to FileMaker 6 as well. These steps are taken from an older tutorial and apply to the older FileMaker 5.x ODBC Driver. Product: General HanDBase Sync Exchange for ODBC Topics Return to Knowledgebase Home How do I set up my FileMaker 5.x database as an ODBC Data Source?

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