Start the DataBlast Pro Client Application

Note: You need a licence key to run the DataBlast Pro Client application. For further information, see the Datamine License Manager help. Contact your Datamine representative for assistance with licence keys.

Activity Steps

  1. Double-click the DataBlast Pro desktop icon, or select DataBlast Pro from the Windows Start menu.

    Note: If you have changed your monitor configuration (number of monitors or their layout) since you last used DataBlast Pro, a prompt displays asking if you would like to reset the DataBlast Pro layout.

    To force a reset of the size and position of DataBlast Pro screens, press and hold Ctrl while double-clicking the icon or selecting the application from the Windows Start menu. This step may be required if you open DataBlast Pro with different external monitor configurations.

    If the Datamine License Manager application finds a valid licence and it is the first time you are starting DataBlast Pro, the Select Database Server and Database screen displays. If you have already configured the database connection, the Log In screen displays.

    Note:

    If you need to change the database connection:

    1. Open the Windows Command Prompt.
    2. Change directory to the DataBlast installation folder.
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      cd C:\Program Files\Datamine\DataBlast
    3. Run the following command.
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      DATABLAST.Client.exe /DatabasePrompt

    A connection string can also be included in a command line; for example:

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    DataBlast.client.exe /DatabaseConnection:"Data Source=localhost; Initial Catalog=DataBlastOther; Integrated Security=True"

    This connection method can be useful if you need to connect to multiple instances of DataBlast Pro that are all the same version.

    If the connection is invalid, a prompt to edit the connection settings (as described in step 3 below) displays.

  2. To register a licence key:
    1. Click Register License Key.
    2. Enter the licence key.
    3. Click OK.
  3. To configure the database connection:
    1. Enter the Server Name.
    2. Set the Login Details to Windows Authentication or SQL Server Authentication.
    3. If using SQL Server Authentication:
      1. Enter the User Name and Password.
      2. Select whether to Save Password.
    4. Select the Database Name.
    5. To view or edit advanced database properties, click Advanced.
    6. To test the connection, click Test Connection.
    7. Click OK.
  4. Enter the User Name and Password.
  5. Click Log In.