Oracle Spatial

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This is an editable dataset that stores items in an Oracle 9i, or later, Spatial database, using the Oracle Object-Relational schema.

This allows SIS to interoperate with other software that supports the Oracle Spatial Object-Relational schema.

The Oracle Connection dialog will be displayed:

User

The Oracle user name.

Password

The password for an Oracle username.

Server

The Oracle server to use. This name is sometimes referred to as the 'Net Service Name' or 'Host String'.

Save connection details in Options database (with encrypted password)

Check this tickbox if SIS should store these connection details in the Options database. The password will be stored in encrypted form for security.

Saved connection name

This text box will become active if the Save connection details in Options database (with encrypted password) tickbox is checked. Enter a meaningful name for this connection. This text box cannot be left blank and the same name cannot be used twice.

If the Oracle connection has been made previously, and the connection details saved, the Oracle Connection dialog will be displayed in the form shown below:

In this case click one of the Saved connections to complete the connection details.or Currently used connections (if currently in use) to complete the connection details.

If there are any connections currently in use these will be shown as follows:

in this case one of these currently used connections can be selected to complete the connection details.

Click Next.

The Oracle Spatial/Locator Layers dialog will be displayed:

Select the Oracle Spatial Layer to load into SIS.

Theme

Allows you to select the theme type suited to your required styling.

Click Finish.

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