Installing the SQL Client Tools for MySQL

For MySQL, install the required MySQL client tools and define all necessary configuration parameter as described in the MySQL installation guide.

Note the following hints:

On the MySQL pages you will find a tutorial, that helps you with making first steps with MySQL.
Add the MySQL lib directory to the PATH variable before starting MagicDraw. Otherwise this variable won't be visible for the embedded xUML RUNTIME.

Defining the MySQL Database Preferences on the BRIDGE

Select the MySQL Adapter, enter the following parameter and click Apply.

Key

Value

MYSQLLIB

File path of the client library, e.g. C:\Program Files\mysql-connector-c-6.1.0-winx64\lib\libmySQL.dll.

Linux: e.g. /usr/lib/libmysqlclient.so.xx

You do not have to set this parameter, if the path is already defined in the system environment.