getDatabaseConnectionByID
Last updated 10/05/2023
The getDatabaseConnectionByID() establishes the connection to the external DatabaseManagement System (DBMS). It will return a handle to the database that may be
inspected to check if the connection is successful or not using the isOK() function provided on the handle.
info
There is a special define on the Five object called SYSTEM_DATABASE_NAME which allows a connection to the system database so you can query the roles of the application if required.
Available
Server
Function Signature
getDatabaseConnectionByID(databaseID: string) : DatabaseConnection;
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
DatabaseID | string | DatabaseID for the Database. |