16.3.1.4. Access

If Access is chosen as the connection type, the following configuration step will present options specifically tailored to Microsoft Access settings.

1. Database File: This field allows users to specify the path to the database file.
   • If the button is selected, a file dialog will appear, enabling users to browse and choose a file from their local system.
2. User Name: This is a text field that allows users to input their authentication username for accessing the database.
3. Password: This is a text field that allows users to input the password associated with the provided username.
   • Unlike a standard text field, this field masks the text input by displaying dots instead of actual characters.
4. Connect: This button allows users to connect to the database, using the provided credentials and settings.
   

   !!Before a connection can be established, all provided information must undergo verification and confirmation. In case of any errors during this check, users will receive notifications through a dialog box.

5. Back: This button allows users to navigate back to the previous step in the connection configuration process.
   • This action will return users to the initial step of the process.
6. Finish: This button allows users to finalize the connection configuration process.
   • If selected, the database connection will be created, saved, and recorded in the Connections tab.
7. Exit: This button allows users to exit the configuration process and close the window.