Creating Multiple Datasources

Multiple Datasources can be used to create separate databases or datasets within the Taxonomic Editor. You may want to create a separate datasource for different users or for different taxonomic treatments, allowing you to keep the information separate.

With the Taxonomic Editor installed and open on the machine:

1. Ensure that the Datasource panel is shown:

   Window > Show View > Datasource

   

   The Datasource panel will open at the bottom of the Taxonomic Editor window.

2. Press the right-click of the mouse with the cursor pointing within the Datasource panel; a drop-down menu will appear.
3. Click New: The "Create New Datasource" panel will appear.

   

4. Enter a name for the Datasource in the Datasource Name field:



5. Click the arrow icon to the right of the Database Type field; a drop-down menu will appear.
6. Click the "H2 Database" option.

   

   The drop-down menu will close.

7. Click Next.

   

   The "Enter credentials for embedded H2 database" pop-up box will open.
8. Enter a Database name (for example the name of a user or a taxonomic group).
9. Select ICNAFP or ICZN as appropriate.
10. Click Finish.

Please Note: There is no need to input a user name or password. Although you can create a user name and password if you wish, the enforcement of this function is not yet operational, therefore a user will be able to edit any datasource without using the username and password.

The new Datasource will appear in the Datasource panel:

The process to create new datasources can be repeated as many times as desired.