Connection Settings is the module used to manage all connection configurations, primarily database and backend connections, for an application.

Accessing Connection Settings

1. Open the Configuration Manager: Click on the Configuration Manager located at the top of the Kuika platform.

2. Select Configuration Settings: Select an existing configuration from the list to edit it, or create a new configuration.

3. Go to the App Settings Tab: Open the App Settings tab in the selected configuration settings to access the Connection Settings section.

Connection Settings Section

The CONNECTION SETTINGS section on the App Settings screen includes the following five configuration fields:

• DB Connection String
• REST API Configuration
• Backend URL
• File Upload Path
• SAP Service Base URL

For each field, you can select an existing configuration from the dropdown menu or create a new one.

1. DB Connection String

Defines the connection string containing the parameters required for the application to access the database.

The DB ConnectionString settings modal contains two required fields:

• Name: A unique name to be assigned to the configuration
• Connection String: The connection string containing the database access parameters

Example Connection String

Server=myServerAddress;Database=myDataBase;User Id=myUsername;Password=myPassword;

Important Notes

• Security: Ensure that information such as the username and password is stored securely.
• Validation: Correct configuration of the Connection String is essential for seamless database access.
• Environments: Different Connection String values can be used for development, test, and production environments.

2. REST API Configuration

The REST API settings modal contains three required fields:

• Name: A unique name to be assigned to the configuration
• Base URL: The API’s base address (e.g., https://api.example.com)
• Authentication Type: The API authentication method

Authentication Type Options

• No Auth: For APIs that do not require authentication
• Bearer: Bearer token-based authentication
• Basic: Username and password-based authentication
• API Key: API key-based authentication

3. Backend URL

Defines the address used to access the application’s backend server.

The Backend URL settings modal contains two required fields:

• Name: A unique name to be assigned to the configuration
• Backend URL: The full address of the backend server

4. File Upload Path

Specifies the directory or path where uploaded files will be stored during the file upload process to the server.

The File Upload Path Setting modal contains two required fields:

• Name: A unique name to be assigned to the configuration
• File Upload Path: The server directory or path where files will be uploaded

5. SAP Service Base URL

The SAP Service Base URL Setting modal contains two required fields:

• Name: A unique name to be assigned to the configuration
• SAP Service Base URL: The base access address for SAP services

By defining the configurations in the Connection Settings module, you can ensure that your application has seamless access to database and backend resources. The correct configuration of these settings is critical for your application’s performance and security.