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Changing the Sensor Database in PADS4

By default, SQLite is used as the storage database for Sensor data. ⚠ Important: Changing the database type will erase all existing data. Ensure you have a backup before proceeding.

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Changing the Database Type

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Using the PADS4 Configuration Tool

  1. Open the PADS4 Configuration Tool.
  2. Navigate to Sensor Database settings.
  3. Select the desired database type from the available options.

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Manually Changing the Database Type

  1. Open File Explorer and navigate to the PADS4 installation directory: 
    C:\Program Files\NDS\PADS4 Foundation\
  2. Locate and launch: 
    NDS.DataStorage.ConfigurationTool.exe
  3. Select the new database type and apply the changes.

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Supported Database Types

PADS4 supports the following database types for Sensor data storage:
  • SQLite (default)
  • SQL Server
  • PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB

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Data Export for Third-Party Software

All supported databases allow data export, enabling seamless integration with third-party applications if needed.