Connect

Connecting to an Existing Database

1. Open DBCode in Visual Studio Code:

   • Launch Visual Studio Code and click on the DBCode icon in the Activity Bar (typically on the left side).

   

2. Locate Your Saved Connections:

   • In the DBCode explorer, you’ll see a list of previously saved connections.

3. Initiate the Connection:

   • Right-click on the desired connection and select Connect from the context menu.

   • You can also connect by clicking the Connect icon beside any disconnected connection.

   • Alternatively, you can single-click on the connection name to initiate the connection.

   

4. Authenticate if Necessary:

   • If additional authentication is required (such as entering a password), a prompt will appear. Enter the credentials as needed to complete the connection process.

   

5. Confirm the Connection:

   • Once connected, a green dot will appear next to the connection name, confirming that the database is successfully connected.
   • You can now browse tables, views, and other database objects directly within the explorer.

   

6. Start Working with Your Data:

   • After connecting, you can run queries, edit data, and manage the database structure using DBCode’s features.

Disconnecting from the Database

• To Disconnect:

  • Right-click on the connected database and select Disconnect to end the session.
  • Alternatively, click the Disconnect icon in front of the connected database name to disconnect.
  • This will close the connection while retaining your saved settings for future use.

  

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Connecting to an existing database with DBCode provides fast, easy access to your data and tools, making it efficient to work with your saved connections whenever needed.