How to Configure a PostgreSQL 8.3 Data Source

The steps for configuring a data source for connecting to a PostgreSQL server are the following:
  1. Go to menu Preferences > Data Sources.
  2. Click the New button in the Data Sources panel.

    The dialog for configuring a data source will be opened.

  3. Enter a unique name for the data source.
  4. Select PostgreSQL in the driver type combo box.
  5. Add the PostgreSQL driver file using the Add button. The PostgreSQL driver file is called postgresql-8.3-603.jdbc3.jar. In the Download links for database drivers section there are listed the URLs from where to download the drivers necessary for accessing PostgreSQL databases in Oxygen XML Developer .
  6. Select the most suited Driver class.
  7. Click the OK button to finish the data source configuration.