====== Options - Database ======

===== Options - Database =====

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On the tab **Database** (see figure) standard databases can be entered for material and machine and the user can choose to connect them when starting SIGMA. To connect a database successfully four parameters are needed:

  * **Server:** A symbolic or numerical IP address where the database is saved physically and the database serve (Firebird/ Interbase) is started. If your work station is the server, uncheck the respective box; the textbox should now show ”localhost”.
  * **Path:** Says where the database is saved to. If your work station is the server you can search for the database by clicking the … button. The local PAM database i.e. is found in the program directory and is named Pam1.1.gdb.
  * **User:** The user name of the database determines your rights. For a standard installation of PAM the user name is SYSDBA and the password masterkey. If you are refused a connection with this login contact your administrator.
  * **Password:** On the Database tab of Options there is no box for entering a password, since SIGMA does not save passwords for security reasons. However, you will only have to enter the password once for each session when connecting a database.

The **Test connection** button tries to connect the specified database. This can be helpful if you are not positive about all database serves being installed correctly or in case you are using a central database.


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**Figure:** Options Database