Sensor database type selection

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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:
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   C:\Program Files\NDS\PADS4 Foundation\

2. Locate and launch:
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   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.