Web Resource window
Use this window to specify the web location of a database or dictionary resource file.
The only valid URL prefixes are http://, https://, and ftp://.
The following settings are available on this window:
- URL
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Type in the URL location of the resource file.
For example, http://www.webpage.com/file.txt.
The file provided here should be the same format as the file system setting.
- Test
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Click to test the connection to the supplied URL.
A successful connection has a green check and a failed connection has a red exclamation mark.
- Use Windows authentication
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Select Yes if the specified URL requires authentication. (Default: No)
- User Name
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Type in a value for the user needed to access the source file.
This setting is available only when Use Windows Authentication is set to No.
- Password
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Type in a value for the password needed to access the source file.
This setting is available only when Use Windows Authentication is set to No.
Passwords are stored as encrypted strings within the project file.
The following buttons are available at the bottom of this window:
Button |
Description |
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Test |
Tests the web resource to ensure that your authentication settings are correct. |
OK |
Closes the window and saves your changes. |
Cancel |
Closes the window without saving your changes. |
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Displays the help for the open window. |
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