Overview

appRules utilizes data source metadata extensively. This metadata is generated and maintained in Data Source settings which is accessible from the Settings menu of the appRules home page.

Maintaining Data Source Settings

Data Sources Toolbar

The following are the toolbar buttons available for the currently selected data source:

Button	Description/Usage
New	Adds a new data source.
Copy	Adds a new data source by copying it from this or a different project database.
Browse	Browse data sources.
Test	Test the connection of the selected data source.
Settings	View and edit default data source connection settings
Refresh Metadata	Connect to data source to regenerate the data source metadata.
Secure	Secure the data source settings with a password.
Remove	Removes the selected data source settings
Logs/Stats	View Logs and Statistics for all run instances of the project.
Reset	Resets archive records and status flags for the selected project

Data Sources Tab Pages

The following are the tab pages available for the currently selected data source:

Tab Page	Description/Usage
Description	Basic description of the data source settings
Entities	View and edit entities of the selected data source including primary keys, foreign keys, pick lists, etc.
Runtime Settings	View and edit connection settings for specific runtime settings.
Pick Lists	View and edit picklists for the selected data source settings.