Create Access Connections
Although this connection uses the ODBC driver, it is easier and faster to connect using this method. Troubleshoot Access Issues about troubleshooting connection issues.
Notes:
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The Toad Sample Database and established connection that comes pre-loaded in Toad Data Studio is an Access database. The connection information for this database is:
Database file = C:\Program Files\Quest Software\ToadInstallDirectory\Plugins\Odbc\Sample Database\Quest_Stage.mdb
Additional sample files for this database are available in the Project Manager.
To create an Access connection
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Click
on the toolbar (ALT+F+N).
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Select Access from the Group list box.
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Review the following for additional information:
Database file
Select the database to use when connecting.
MDW file
Select the MDW file that is linked to the database.
Password
Enter the password to use when connecting.
Tip: After connecting, you can set a master password to further secure your connection in Tools | Options| Environment | Security.
Category Select or create a category if you want to color code Editor tabs for a specific connection. This can help differentiate between development and production databases. You can also set an option to color code the Object Explorer pane and object editor windows (Create, Alter, Drop, etc.).
Click here to view a video of this feature.
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Click Connect to connect immediately while saving the connection information. Optionally, click Save to save the connection without connecting.
Considerations and Limitations
| Consideration/Limitation | Description |
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Microsoft Access 2016 64-bit Office 365 64-bit |
To successfully create a connection to an Access database using Microsoft Access 2016 64-bit, the Microsoft Access Database Engine is required and might not have been included in the Access installation. In addition, the architecture (bitness) of the engine must match the bitness of Toad. |
Tip: Connections are stored in the connections.xml file and can be found by clicking the Application Data Directory link in Help | About.