When you select to add a new Standard Data Share connection you will see the following dialog:
Click on the Configure Source Database... button
Make sure that you first select the correct Provider for the type of database that you wish to connect to. Once you have entered the data use the Test Connection button to check that you have entered the details correctly and then click OK.
The next task is to select the table and fields from the database that you wish to use. Enter a FROM statement followed by the table name from which you wish to select your fields and then click on the Construct SQL button.
General
Now you are given the opportunity to enter some general information for the Data Share Data Source.
Display name
This is the description that will be used whenever the information is displayed e.g. in My Maps or My House.
Help Info
The Help Info will be displayed when required as a tool tip.
Grouping
This entry allows you to select a group name in order that you may group your Data Sources in the tree. Please see topic on Creating a Data Share Group for details.