Query Dynamics GP Data in DataGrip

DataGrip is a database IDE that allows SQL developers to query, create, and manage databases. When paired with the CData JDBC Driver for Dynamics GP, DataGrip can work with live Dynamics GP data. This article shows how to establish a connection to Dynamics GP data in DataGrip and use the table editor to load Dynamics GP data.

Create a New Driver Definition for Dynamics GP

The steps below describe how to create a new Data Source in DataGrip for Dynamics GP.

1. In DataGrip, click File -> New > Project and name the project
2. In the Database Explorer, click the plus icon () and select Driver.
3. In the Driver tab:
   • Set Name to a user-friendly name (e.g. "CData Dynamics GP Driver")
   • Set Driver Files to the appropriate JAR file. To add the file, click the plus (), select "Add Files," navigate to the "lib" folder in the driver's installation directory and select the JAR file (e.g. cdata.jdbc.dynamicsgp.jar).
   • Set Class to cdata.jdbc.dynamicsgp.DynamicsGP.jar
   Additionally, in the advanced tab you can change driver properties and some other settings like VM Options, VM environment, VM home path, DBMS, etc
   • For most cases, change the DBMS type to "Unknown" in Expert options to avoid native SQL Server queries (Transact-SQL), which might result in an invalid function error
4. Click "Apply" then "OK" to save the Connection

Configure a Connection to Dynamics GP

1. Once the connection is saved, click the plus (), then "Data Source" then "CData Dynamics GP Driver" to create a new Dynamics GP Data Source.
2. In the new window, configure the connection to Dynamics GP with a JDBC URL.

   Built-in Connection String Designer

   For assistance in constructing the JDBC URL, use the connection string designer built into the Dynamics GP JDBC Driver. Either double-click the JAR file or execute the jar file from the command-line.

   java -jar cdata.jdbc.dynamicsgp.jar

   Fill in the connection properties and copy the connection string to the clipboard.

   To authenticate set the User and Password connection properties.

   To connect set the URL to the Web services endpoint; for example, http://{servername}:{port}/Dynamics/GPService. Additionally, set CompanyId; you can obtain this value in the company setup window: Click Tools -> Setup -> Company.

   By default, data summaries are not returned to save performance. Set LookupIds to true to return details such as line items; however, note that entities must be retrieved one at a time.

3. Set URL to the connection string, e.g., jdbc:dynamicsgp:CompanyId=mycompanyId;user=myuser;password=mypassword;URL= http://{servername}:{port}/Dynamics/GPService;
4. Click "Apply" and "OK" to save the connection string

At this point, you will see the data source in the Data Explorer.

Execute SQL Queries Against Dynamics GP

To browse through the Dynamics GP entities (available as tables) accessible through the JDBC Driver, expand the Data Source.

To execute queries, right click on any table and select "New" -> "Query Console."

In the Console, write the SQL query you wish to execute. For example: SELECT CustomerName, TotalAmount FROM SalesInvoice

Download a free, 30-day trial of the CData JDBC Driver for Dynamics GP and start working with your live Dynamics GP data in DataGrip. Reach out to our Support Team if you have any questions.