ProArc Connector: Adding a New Connection

Configurations

Connection Configuration Wizard

  1. Adding / Editing a connection can be a straight-forward process. Starting with the Connection Name Setting.

    Setting NameDescription
    Connection NameThe name of the connection.
  2. On the Next Page, enter Database Settings.

    Setting NameDescription
    ServerThe database server.
    PortDefault 1521.
    DatabaseThe SID or Service Name of the ProArc database. If SID please enable 'Use database name as SID'.
    User NameThe user/schema of the index user.
    PasswordThe password of the index user.
    Use database name as SIDIf Oracle connection string uses SID or Service Name. See 'Database'.
    Connection timeout (in seconds)Advanced options. Default 15.
    Command timeout (in seconds)Advanced options. Default 30.
    Database SchemaThe schema of the ProArc database.
  3. Proceed by selecting which file types to index, then complete the wizard by clicking 'Finish' button.


    Setting Name
    Description
    File Type to index

    Select file types Only the most common file types are included by default.

    The file extension to index. The options are:

    • Index all file types (default)
      • This one will by default index ALL files, regardless of the file format
      • For file types associated with the built-in DocFilter content filter, all text content available will be indexed
      • For other file types, only available metadata (like file name and path) will be indexed
    • Index selected file types only
      • Will only index the file types listed in the dialog
    • Exclude selected file types
      • Will index everything - except the file types defined in the list

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