Query Zoho Creator Data in MySQL Workbench

MySQL Workbench allows users to administer MySQL environments and gain better visibility into databases. When paired with CData Connect (on-premise or Connect Server), you get live access to Zoho Creator data as if it were a MySQL database. This article shows how to create a virtual database for Zoho Creator in Connect and work with live Zoho Creator data in MySQL Workbench.

Create a Virtual MySQL Database for Zoho Creator Data

CData Connect uses a straightforward, point-and-click interface to connect to data sources and generate APIs.

1. Login to Connect and click Connections.
2. Select "Zoho Creator" from Available Data Sources.
3. Enter the necessary authentication properties to connect to Zoho Creator.

   The connector is already registered with Zoho Creator as an OAuth application.

   If you would prefer to use your own custom OAuth app, see the Help documentation.

4. Click Save Changes
5. Click Privileges -> Add and add the new user (or an existing user) with the appropriate permissions.

With the virtual database created, you are ready to connect to Zoho Creator from MySQL Workbench.

Query Zoho Creator from MySQL Workbench

The steps below outline connecting to the virtual Zoho Creator database in Connect from MySQL Workbench and issuing basic queries to work with live Zoho Creator data.

Connect to Zoho Creator through Connect

1. In MySQL Workbench, click to add a new MySQL connection.
2. Name the connection (CData Connect).
3. Set the Hostname, Port, and Username parameters to connect to the SQL Gateway.
4. Click Store in Vault to set and store the password.
5. Click Test Connection to ensure the connection is configured properly and click OK.

Query Zoho Creator Data

1. Open the connection you just created (CData Connect).
2. Click File -> New Query Tab.
3. Write a SQL query to retrieve Zoho Creator data, like SELECT * FROM zohocreatordb.Leave_Types;

With access to live Zoho Creator data from MySQL Workbench, you can easily query and update Zoho Creator, just like you would a MySQL database. Request a demo of the CData Connect and start working with Zoho Creator just like a MySQL database today.