SQLSTRINGCONNECT()
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Purpose
Connect to a data source
Syntax
SQLSTRINGCONNECT(<cConnectString>)
See Also
SQLCANCEL(), SQLCOLUMNS(), SQLCOMMIT(), SQLCONNECT(), SQLDISCONNECT(), SQLERROR(), SQLEXEC(), SQLGETPROP(), SQLMORERESULTS(), SQLPREPARE(), SQLROLLBACK(), SQLSETPROP(), SQLTABLES()
Description
The SQLSTRINGCONNECT() function is used to connect to a data source and return a statement handle for use by other SQL functions.
Keywords | Description |
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cConnectString | The ODBC data source connection string or ODBC DSN. |
Return values:
Return Value | Description |
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> 0 | Statement handle to connection |
–1 | Connection creation error |
Example
// Store the return value to use as the nStatementHandle for subsequent function calls // Specify an ODBC DSN nStatHand = SQLSTRINGCONNECT("awhr") // or an ODBC connection string nStatHand = SQLSTRINGCONNECT("Driver={SQL Server};Server=MYPC-PC\INST1;Trusted_Connection=yes;Database=AdventureWorks;")