Using MySQL

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	While NeoOffice 1.2 Alpha, NeoOffice/J 1.1 and OpenOffice.org/X11 do not include a separate database component like Microsoft Access, it is possible to use either program to connect to existing MySQL databases and enter or manipulate data, including creating detailed forms and reports. This article contains information on installing, configuring, and using a MySQL database with NeoOffice or OpenOffice.org/X11.		While NeoOffice 1.2 Alpha, NeoOffice/J 1.1 and OpenOffice.org/X11 do not include a separate database component like Microsoft Access, it is possible to use either program to connect to existing MySQL databases and enter or manipulate data, including creating detailed forms and reports. This article contains information on installing, configuring, and using a MySQL database with NeoOffice or OpenOffice.org/X11.
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		+	====Detailed Installation and Usage for NeoOffice 2.0 Beta and above====
		+	=====Installation=====
		+	# If you haven't already, install NeoOffice 2.0 (I am using v2.0 Aqua Beta 2 Patch 3, released 2006-08-24) and MySQL (I am using 5.0.24-standard).
		+	# Download Connector/J 3.1 from http://www.mysql.com and save it to the Desktop. (I downloaded v3.1.13, the tar.gz version).
		+	# Extract the Connector/J jar from the tar.gz archive.
		+	# Copy the .jar file to wherever you like (Perhaps ~/Library/MySQL/ for personal use, or /Library/MySQL/ for all users of the Mac).
		+	# Launch NeoOffice.
		+	# From the '''NeoOffice''' menu, choose '''Preferences…'''.
		+	# On the left is a tree of items. At the very top is "NeoOffice". Indented and underneath is a list of other items. Click on "Java".
		+	# This changes the panel on the right. At the right of this panel there are three buttons; click the bottom one marked "Class Path…".
		+	# This opens the "Class Path" window. Make sure that there are no other Connector/J versions installed (e.g., 3.0) or they will make life messy. To remove them, click the jar file to select, then click Remove. Repeat as necessary. (Note: not all items here are necessarily Connector/J archives, use some caution).
		+	# Click the "Add Archive…" button.
		+	# Browse to the directory where you installed the Connector/J 3.1 jar file (in step 4). Select the .jar file and click the "Open" button.
		+	# Click the "OK" button.
		+	# Exit NeoOffice.
		+	# Restart NeoOffice.
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		+	You are now ready to use MySQL Databases with NeoOffice 2.0
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		+	=====Usage=====
		+	# From the '''File''' menu, select '''New''' and then '''Database''' from the hierarchical menu; this opens the Database Wizard.
		+	# In the right hand panel, select '''Connect to an existing databae''' and from the list below select "MySQL".
		+	# Click '''Next >>>'''.
		+	# Select '''Connect using JDBC (Java Database Connectivity)''' and click '''Next >>>''' again.
		+	# Enter the name of your MySQL database in the '''Name of database''' field (e.g. <tt>test</tt>).
		+	# In the Server URL field enter <tt>localhost</tt>
		+	# The '''Port number''' should be left as the default <tt>3306</tt> unless you have modified your MySQL installation.
		+	# The '''MySQL JDBC driver class:''' should also be left as the default <tt>com.mysql.jdbc.Driver</tt>.
		+	# To check that the JDBC Driver is working click '''Test class'''; if all is well a dialogue should appear reporting that the driver was loaded correctly.
		+	# Click '''Next >>>'''.
		+	# Enter your MySQL User name in the field provided and select '''Password required''' if you have a password set for that user. N.B. If you do not select this option you will never be prompted for a password and all connections will fail if one was set.
		+	# To check you have entered all the details correctly so far click '''Test connection'''.
		+	# If you need to enter a password you will now be prompted to enter it, and optionally have it remembered until you quit NeoOffice.
		+	# If all is well a dialogue will tell you so. If not go back to the previous screen and check the database name before returning to this screen and checking your username and password.
		+	# If you don't want to register the database (so it doesn't appears in the ---) then select '''No, do not register the database'''
		+	# Click '''Finish''' and choose a name and location to save the database.
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		+	You are now read to create queries and forms that use your MySQL database.
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