User Guide - NetObjects Fusion

Connecting to the Database
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Using Tables for Object Placement
Certain database objects must be added or placed in the correct order for the code to
be generated correctly. For example, when using a Recordset Iterator object, the
“Start” iterator object must be placed before the “end” iterator object. Otherwise,
the site will publish with errors and the database will not be functional.
It is recommended that when using recordset iterator and/or conditional objects, a
table is used to make sure placement is correct and the records will be aligned
correctly when displayed.
While using tables is not required, the examples in this guide include tables when
using iterators or conditional statements with data-output objects. Connector,
insert, delete, and update objects can be placed anywhere on the page.
Connecting to the Database
In order for the NOF Database Components to function properly, a connection must
be established between the components on the page and the database containing the
data. A Connector object is used to allow your page to communicate with the
database. Though the Connector is a vital part of the database features of
NetObjects Fusion, the Connector will not be visible in your published site. It is
merely present to allow your page to communicate with your database.
There are two types of connections: Data Source Name (DSN) and Custom.
You can create connection settings that apply to individual publishing profiles. For
example, you want to check the functionality of your site locally, and then publish