Selecting a database

To use iBase, you need to log on and open a database. Logging on happens automatically if iBase is set up to use Windows™ authentication, alternatively, you are prompted to enter an iBase username and password.

About this task

You can only have one database open at a time in any iBase session. When a database is open, you have access to all of the actions that your access control settings allow.

Procedure

  1. Select File > Open Database, and browse for the database (*.idb) to open.

  2. Click Open.

  3. If prompted, enter your iBase username and password (the password is displayed as asterisks (*) for added security).

  4. Click OK to view the database summary.

  5. Click OK.