SQLConnect Shortcuts

Here is a list of shortcuts – keystroke combinations – that can help you do a number of tasks quickly in OracleCloudTools SQLConnect applications.

For example when running query against Oracle cloud saas applications, if you want to change a column’s date format and add to_Char to the query quickly, try ctrl-D…

 

 # Function Windows Shortcut Mac Shortcut Comments
1 Execute SQL Control + Enter Command + Enter  
2 Show Connections Control + Shift + H Command + Shift + H  
3 Comment Line(s) Control + / Command + / You can select multiple Lines
4 Uncomment Line(s) Control + / Command + / You can select multiple Lines
5 Find Control + F Command + F  
6 Replace Control + H Command + H  
7 Format F2 F2 Format Selected Text or Whole editor if Text not selected
8 Database Browser F4 F4 Search selected text if selected, otherwise open the DB Browser
9 Date Format Control + D Command + D Add a to_char for a column in the format selected in Preferences
10 Increase Font  Control + Command +  + is the addition sign on your keyboard
11 Decrease Font Control – Command –  – is the minus sign or dash sign on your keyboard
12 Open Control + O Command + O  
13 Save Control + S Command + S  
14 Save All Control + Shift + S Command + Shift + S  
15 Cut Control + X Command + X  
16 Copy Control + C Command + C  
17 Paste Control + V Command + V  
18 Select All Control + A Command + A  
19 Undo Control + Z Command + Z  
20 Redo Control + Shift + Z Command + Shift + Z  
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Step 1. Run the downloaded file to install SQL Connect on your computer.

Step 2: Register for Access
If you don’t have a username and password:
  • Click the “SIGN-UP” button on the login screen.
  • Complete the registration form.
  • Check your email for your login credentials.
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Step 3. First Time Launch
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Open SQL Connect:
  • For Windows: Go to Start Menu -> Programs -> SQL Connect -> SQL Connect.
  • For Mac: Open Applications and find SQL Connect.
    Logging In:
    • Enter the username and password provided by your administrator or received via email.
    • Note: Trial credentials expire after 15 days.
      Step 4. Creating a New Oracle Connection
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      1. Open the Create Connection window in the application.
      2. Enter the following details:
        • Oracle Connection Name: Choose a name for this connection.
        • Oracle Cloud Username: Your user ID for Oracle Cloud.
        • Password: Your Oracle Cloud password. Use the EYE icon to show/hide the password.
        • URL: The web address for your Oracle pod, e.g., 'http://EEEE.us6.oraclecloud.oracle.com'
      3. Click "NEXT" to test and save the connection. If there's an error, check the details or contact your system administrator.
      Step 5. Using SQL connect
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      To connect to a database, select “Connect To” and pick your pod from the dropdown list.

      For any issues, refer to the FAQ or contact your administrator. If you are using an enterprise license, please get assistance from your company’s administrator.
      Hello there
      Step 1. Run the downloaded file to install SQL Connect on your computer.

      Step 2: Register for Access
      If you don’t have a username and password:
      • Click the “SIGN-UP” button on the login screen.
      • Complete the registration form.
      • Check your email for your login credentials.
      installation guide
      Step 2. First Time Launch
      Hello there
      Open SQL Connect:
      • For Windows: Go to Start Menu -> Programs -> SQL Connect -> SQL Connect.
      • For Mac: Open Applications and find SQL Connect.
        Logging In:
        • Enter the username and password provided by your administrator or received via email.
        • Note: Trial credentials expire after 15 days.
          Step 3. Creating a New Oracle Connection
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          1. Open the Create Connection window in the application.
          2. Enter the following details:
            • Oracle Connection Name: Choose a name for this connection.
            • Oracle Cloud Username: Your user ID for Oracle Cloud.
            • Password: Your Oracle Cloud password. Use the EYE icon to show/hide the password.
            • URL: The web address for your Oracle pod, e.g., 'http://EEEE.us6.oraclecloud.oracle.com'
          3. Click "NEXT" to test and save the connection. If there's an error, check the details or contact your system administrator.
          Step 4. Using SQL connect
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          To connect to a database, select “Connect To” and pick your pod from the dropdown list.

          For any issues, refer to the FAQ or contact your administrator. If you are using an enterprise license, please get assistance from your company’s administrator.