This dialog allows the selection of any existing, or creation of, a new Data Source. A Data Source is an ODBC definition of a database. It defines the type of database (FoxPro, Access, etc.) and the location on disk of the database itself. In ODBC terms a database is a collection of tables. This program stores the badge data in a table in the database.
Each Data Source is given a name. When this program creates a Data Source it builds a name like this:
IDBADGE_xxxxxx or IDBADGE_xxxxxx.DSN
where the xxxxxx is replaced by the name you gave the .IDC file.
Generally, it is most straightforward if you select NEW each time a badge database (i.e.: table) is to be created. Then a new Data Source name will be created.
However, you can select an existing Data Source name and group multiple badge tables under it. If there is an existing Data Source name which is of the type you wish and points to the database (i.e.: collection of tables) you wish, then highlight it and click on Next>.
If you are going to create a new Data Source, an ODBC dialog will appear in which you can complete the necessary information for its creation. For more information, click on Creating a Data Source.