ODBC Query

1. Overview
Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) is a standard application programming interface (API) designed to unify access to SQL databases. An ODBC query allows the extraction of specific information sets from those databases.
The ODBC Query source support batch syncs.
2. Info Tab
You can review the parameters that can be found in the info tab below (Image 1).
Values
Parameter
Description
Example
Title
Mandatory. Input a name for your data sync
ODBC Query Sync
Version
Mandatory. This is a pre-populated field containing a version number for your data sync. You can override it if you wish.
1.0.0
Parameters
Optional. Review our documentation on Parameters here for more information about this field.
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Image 1: The Info Tab
3. Source Tab
The following table outlines the mandatory and optional parameters you will find on the Source tab (Image 2).
Source Details
Schema
Filter
The following parameters will help to define your data sync source and how it functions.
Parameter
Description
Example
Source
Mandatory. Select your source from the drop down menu.
ODBC
Connection String
Mandatory. The Connection String to connect to your ODBC Driver. The Connections UI will encrypt this value.
​Please see here for example Connection Strings.
Query
This should be a SELECT statement indicating the data you want to sync out of your ODBC.
Select * from dbo.employees
The Schema section is where you define which source columns you want to sync in your connection. You can repeat the values for multiple columns.
Parameter
Description
Example
Name
Mandatory. The name of your column as it appears in the source.
Name
Alias
Optional. You may choose to use an alias on your column so that it has a different name in the data sync.
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Data Type
Mandatory. The data type of the column values. 
Text
Description
Optional. You may choose to add a description to your column.
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There are other options available for the Schema section if you click on Show Advanced.
Parameter
Description
Example
Mandatory
If both Mandatory and Validated are checked on a column, then rows where the column is empty are rejected
If just Mandatory is checked on a column, then all rows are synced with the execution log status of failed, and the source error of "Mandatory Rule Violation"
If just Validated is checked on a column, then all rows are synced.
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Validate Data
If both Mandatory and Validated are checked on a column, then rows where the column is empty are rejected
If just Validated is checked on a column, then all rows are synced.
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Trim Whitespace
Optional if data type = text.  If your data type was chosen as "text", you can choose whether to trim the whitespace (that is, spaces and other non-printing characters).
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Max Length
Optional if data type = text. You can input a numerical value in this field that represents the maximum length of the data that can be synced in your column. If the value is exceeded, the row will be rejected (you can find this error in the Execution Log).
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You can choose to add in a Transformation > String Replacement by inputting the following:
Parameter
Description
Example
Pattern
Mandatory if using a Transformation. The pattern for your string replacement, i.e. the string that will be searched and replaced.
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Replacement
What you want to replace your pattern with.
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Note that you can have more than one String Replacement
You have the option to add a source filter to your data sync. Please review the documentation here for more information on source filters.​
Image 2: The Source Tab
4. Next Steps
Configure your Destination​
Define your Sync Behaviour.
Add in your Post Sync Scripts, if required.
Define your Permissions.
Click Jobs > Start a Job to begin your sync.

Parameter	Description	Example
Title	Mandatory. Input a name for your data sync	ODBC Query Sync
Version	Mandatory. This is a pre-populated field containing a version number for your data sync. You can override it if you wish.	1.0.0
Parameters	Optional. Review our documentation on Parameters here for more information about this field.

Parameter	Description	Example
Source	Mandatory. Select your source from the drop down menu.	ODBC
Connection String	Mandatory. The Connection String to connect to your ODBC Driver. The Connections UI will encrypt this value.	Please see here for example Connection Strings.
Query	This should be a SELECT statement indicating the data you want to sync out of your ODBC.	Select * from dbo.employees

Parameter	Description	Example
Name	Mandatory. The name of your column as it appears in the source.	Name
Alias	Optional. You may choose to use an alias on your column so that it has a different name in the data sync.
Data Type	Mandatory. The data type of the column values.	Text
Description	Optional. You may choose to add a description to your column.

Parameter	Description	Example
Mandatory	If both Mandatory and Validated are checked on a column, then rows where the column is empty are rejected If just Mandatory is checked on a column, then all rows are synced with the execution log status of failed, and the source error of "Mandatory Rule Violation" If just Validated is checked on a column, then all rows are synced.
Validate Data	If both Mandatory and Validated are checked on a column, then rows where the column is empty are rejected If just Validated is checked on a column, then all rows are synced.
Trim Whitespace	Optional if data type = text. If your data type was chosen as "text", you can choose whether to trim the whitespace (that is, spaces and other non-printing characters).
Max Length	Optional if data type = text. You can input a numerical value in this field that represents the maximum length of the data that can be synced in your column. If the value is exceeded, the row will be rejected (you can find this error in the Execution Log).

Parameter	Description	Example
Pattern	Mandatory if using a Transformation. The pattern for your string replacement, i.e. the string that will be searched and replaced.
Replacement	What you want to replace your pattern with.

MS SQL Server (Query and Table)

Oracle (Query and Table)

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