Creating a Data Connection object from any other stage

You can create a data connection object from any supported stage, other than a connector stage, either:

1. Fill in the required connection details in the stage editor and then close it.
2. Select the stage icon on the job design canvas.
3. Right click and choose Save Data Connection from the shortcut menu. The Data Connection dialog box appears with connection details already filled in.
4. Fill in the remaining details such as name and description, and folder to store the object in.
5. Click OK to close the Data Connection dialog box, and continue with your job design.

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6. Fill in the required connection details in the stage editor.
7. Go to the Stage page of the stage editor.
8. Click the arrow next to the Data Connection field and choose Save. The Data Connection dialog box appears with connection details already filled in.
9. Fill in the remaining details such as name and description, and folder to store the object in.
10. Click OK to close the Data Connection dialog box, and continue with your job design.