Before you attempt to connect to a database, make sure you are not already connected.
You can monitor the current connection status by observing the connection icon, 
, on the lower right side of the Status bar. An X over the icon, 
, indicates there is no current database connection.
To check the connection information, position the cursor over the connection icon. The Interactive Reporting database connection file in use and database name is displayed on the left side of the Status bar.