Connecting to a MySQL database in Quicktrack Pro for schools
Below you will find a tutorial teaching you how to connect to a MySQL database in Quicktrack Pro for schools.
1. Connecting
a)
Open up the QuickTrack Pro software.
b)
You will see a "preferences" tab, it will be the last tab on the top bar.
c)
You will see a small drop down menu, click the "database settings" menu.
d)
After clicking the "database settings" button a new dialog will open, it should look like the one in the image above.
e)
To connect to a MySQL database you should click on number 1 and select MySQL from the dropdown menu.
f)
Once you have selected "mySQL" as your database type, enter your details for the SQL database
in the right hand side of the dialog. We have highlighted it with a red box for you.
g)
After ensuring you enter the correct details to connect to your MySQL database
Click the "setup database" button.
h)
Next the software will connect to the database and you can continue using the software like normal.
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