#### Data Source

Use the Data Source list to select a Data Source Name (DSN). A DSN is created initially by using the Open Database Connectivity (ODBC ) options in the computer’s Control Panel.

If you need to create a DSN:

1. Access the Windows Control Panel.

2. Select Administrative Tools.

3. Double-click on the ODBC Data Sources icon.

4. Follow the instructions in your operating systems Help file to create the DSN.

By using the ODBC, PC-DMIS can pass data directly to the SPC database, and the data can be viewed within a statistical package that supports the SPC database.