1.Go to System Setup.
Menu Path: Tools | System Setup
2.Click on the "Data Sources" tab.
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3.Press the <New> button.
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4.4. Select "<Custom> Microsoft OLEDB".
Press the <OK> button.
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5.Enter a name for this data source.
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6.Press the <Customize> button.
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7.You will see the data source configuration dialog. Notice that there are three sections:
Read More > Connection String
Read More > "Is Valid" Query (Optional)
Read More > "Fiscal Period" Query (Optional)
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