Using the Data Connection Wizard

The InfoPath Data Connection Wizard calls the Office Data Connection Wizard to create an .odc file for Jet and SQL Server data sources. The wizard embeds required data from the .odc file in the manifest.xml file and creates a default query and data-entry form when you complete the multistep data source definition process. To use the Data Connection Wizard with Jet or SQL Server databases, you’ll need to know these basic guidelines for defining main data sources that generate updatable data entry and editing forms:

  • Codeless data entry forms are best suited for creating and editing forms for a single record of one ...

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