Modifying connection parameters in JavaScript data sources

You can edit the URL and logon information of the existing JavaScript data source.

About this task

To modify connection parameters of JavaScript data sources:

Procedure

  1. In the Repositories or Repository Explorer view, right-click the JavaScript data sources the parameters of that you want to modify and select Properties.
  2. In the Connection Parameters area:
    1. In the URL field, enter the URL of the web resource to that you want to connect and get data.
    2. Select the User ID and password are required check box to request user information each time when the web resource is accessed. If the web resource does not require logon information, leave the check box clear.
    3. Select the Allow users to save password check box if you want to allow the application to remember the password for the entered user ID.
  3. In the JavaScript parameters table, you can add or remove parameters:
    1. Click Add Parameter, enter the parameter name and value in the corresponding columns.
    2. To delete parameters from the data source, select them and click Remove Parameter.
  4. To cancel unsaved changes, click Restore Defaults.
  5. To save the updated structure of the JavaScript Table, click Apply, and then OK.