

Well refer to the two technologies together as xDBC from time to time for convenience.įor more information on importing data into FileMaker via ODBC, see "Importing from an ODBC Data Source," 584. JDBC (often taken to stand for Java Database Connectivity) provides standardized database access for Java-based applications. ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) is an open standard for accessing databases from various client applications. Its also possible to pull data out of FileMaker from the outside, using the ODBC or JDBC technologies. So far, the techniques detailed in this chapter have involved pushing data out of FileMaker into static export files. Configuration of ODBC/JDBC connectivity is similar on the Mac OS. Configuring ODBC/JDBC connectivity is a matter of clicking a single check box. Its necessary to use FileMaker Server Advanced to provide ODBC/JDBC connectivity to remote computers. Configuring FileMaker Server Advanced for xDBC Access.After youve specified a query, the Microsoft Query Wizard lets you decide where to put the resulting data. The Microsoft Excel Query Wizard may (temporarily) spare you from having to write any SQL. To access FileMaker data via ODBC, youll need to choose an appropriate data source. Using Microsoft Excel as a Local Access ODBC Client.The iODBC Data Source Administrator gives you a useful Test button. Youll need to set several driver keywords manually when creating a DSN for the Mac OS.

Youll need to do a little extra driver configuration on the Mac OS.

Specify the particular data source you want to access with this DSN.

The new DSN will need several settings configured. Its necessary to create a DSN to access data via ODBC. On Windows, ODBC settings are configured via the ODBC Data Source Administrator. Configuring a DSN for FileMaker Access (Windows).Configuring FileMaker Pro for Local ODBC/JDBC Access.You must enable the fmxdbc privilege in at least one privilege set to grant ODBC/JDBC access to a database. Getting Your Databases Ready for ODBC/JDBC Access.
