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DataDirect OpenAccess SDK Help

On Windows

  • Last Updated: May 12, 2026
  • 1 minute read
    • OpenAccess SDK
    • Version 8.1
    • Documentation

The following procedure assumes that you have created an ODBC data source called oa81_myDSN.

  1. From a command prompt, change to the driver installation directory.

    C:> install_dir\

  2. Type oaencpwd, and then press ENTER.

    C:> install_dir\oaencpwd

  3. Specify the data source type:

    Choose System DSN [S] or User DSN [U].

    • Type S if the data source is a System DSN.
    • Type U if the data source is a User DSN.
  4. Choose the type of password to encrypt and store:

    [1]=Password (PWD)

    [2]=DBPassword (DBPWD)

    [3]=HPassword (HPWD)

    [4]=NewPassword (NPWD)

    Choice: [1] ==> 1

  5. You are prompted to enter the password. Type the password and press ENTER. Keystrokes are not shown.

    DSN=oa81_myDSN : Password (PWD) stored encrypted.

    Would you like to store a LogonID (UID) as well? [Y] [N]

    Choice: ==> Y

  6. You are prompted to choose whether to store a logon ID. If you want to store a logon ID, type Y.

    DSN=oa81_myDSN : Password (PWD) stored encrypted.

    Would you like to store a LogonID (UID) as well? [Y] [N]

    Choice: ==> Y

  7. Type the logon ID (UID) and press ENTER.

    Enter LogonID (UID):my_logonid

    DSN=oa81_myDSN : LogonID (UID) stored.

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