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Connections

The Connections option in the Tools menu opens a modal to manage data connections such as REST, MSSQL, SAP, and others.

Overview​

The Connections modal allows developers to define reusable integrations with external systems. These connections can be used within forms and flows to access remote APIs or databases.

You can:

  • Create new data sources
  • Test connection settings
  • Configure headers and credentials
  • Reuse connections across your project

For a complete list of supported types (e.g., REST, MSSQL, Oracle, SAP), see the detailed documentation below.

Connections

The Connections modal in Synergy IDE allows you to manage external data connections for your project.

Overview​

This modal helps define and manage reusable connection configurations for integrating Synergy forms and flows with external systems such as REST APIs, databases, or SAP.

Each connection is listed on the left. Selecting a connection opens its editable properties on the right side.

The modal contains the following sections:

  • Search Bar: Allows searching existing connections by name
  • Connection List: Lists all created connections (REST, ODBC, SAP, etc.)
  • Connection Properties: Shows Name and Description of the selected connection
  • Tabs:
    • General: Basic info (name/description)
    • Connection Information: Configuration fields (type-specific)
    • Headers: HTTP headers (if applicable)

Toolbar Options​

  • Add: Creates a new connection
  • Test: Verifies connection configuration
  • Save: Persists the current connection setup
  • Close (X): Exits the modal without saving

Example Screenshot​

Connections Modal

Supported data source types include:​

  • REST APIs
  • Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL)
  • MySQL
  • Oracle
  • ODBC (Generic)
  • SAP (RFC Connections)

Each type has unique fields such as base URL, credentials, headers, or connection strings.

See Also​

  • #linkDocument (DeveloperGuides.IDE.TopMenu.Tools.Connections)
  • #linkDocument (DeveloperGuides.IDE.TopMenu.Tools.Connections.FAQs)
  • #linkDocument (DeveloperGuides.IDE.TopMenu.Tools.Connections.HowTos)

FAQs​

How To's​