Defining an Optim directory connection profile

You can use the Optim™ preferences to define an Optim directory connection profile.

Before you define an Optim directory connection profile, you must use the Data Source Explorer to define a connection to the database that contains the directory.

To define an Optim directory connection profile:

  1. Click Window > Preferences
  2. In the navigation tree, expand the Optim node and then click Optim Directories. The Optim Directories editor opens.
  3. Click Add. The Add an Optim Directory Connection Profile window opens.
  4. Select a connection to the database that contains the Optim directory.
  5. Select the Optim directory schema.
  6. Click Add. The Optim Directories editor displays the connection profile.