Modifying Private Connections

Use the Edit Connection wizard to modify a private connection.

To modify a private connection:

  1. From the Oracle Smart View for Office ribbon, click Panel.
  2. From the Smart View Panel, click the arrow next to Home button, and then select Private Connections.
  3. Click the arrow in the text box to select a private connection to modify, and then click Go button.

    Note:

    You may modify the private connection even if you are already connected to it.

  4. In the Smart View Panel, expand the tree to the connection name, and then select it.

    Figure 3-2 Tree Expanded with Connection Name Selected in Smart View Panel


    Smart View Panel showing tree expanded with the connection name selected
  5. In the Action Panel, select Modify connection.

    Alternatively, right-click the private connection name and select Modify connection.

  6. In the Edit Connection - URL page, edit the URL as required, and then click Next.

    Optionally, select the Set as default connection check box, and then click Next.

  7. In the Edit Connection - Application/Cube page, and navigate the tree to the new application and cube, select it, and then click Next.

    Alternatively, select the Advanced Setup check box and manually enter the new connection information in the Server, Application, and Cube/Database text boxes, and then click Next.

  8. In the Edit Connection - Name/Description page, change the connection name and description as required, and then click Finish.