Query MYOB AccountRight Data in MySQL Workbench

MySQL Workbench allows users to administer MySQL environments and gain better visibility into databases. When paired with CData Connect (on-premise or Connect Server), you get live access to MYOB AccountRight data as if it were a MySQL database. This article shows how to create a virtual database for MYOB AccountRight in Connect and work with live MYOB AccountRight data in MySQL Workbench.

Create a Virtual MySQL Database for MYOB AccountRight Data

CData Connect uses a straightforward, point-and-click interface to connect to data sources and generate APIs.

1. Login to Connect and click Connections.
2. Select "MYOB AccountRight" from Available Data Sources.
3. MYOB AccountRight uses OAuth to authenticate. Click Connect to authenticate with MYOB AccountRight.
4. Click Privileges -> Add and add the new user (or an existing user) with the appropriate permissions.

With the virtual database created, you are ready to connect to MYOB AccountRight from MySQL Workbench.

Query MYOB AccountRight from MySQL Workbench

The steps below outline connecting to the virtual MYOB AccountRight database in Connect from MySQL Workbench and issuing basic queries to work with live MYOB AccountRight data.

Connect to MYOB AccountRight through Connect

1. In MySQL Workbench, click to add a new MySQL connection.
2. Name the connection (CData Connect).
3. Set the Hostname, Port, and Username parameters to connect to the SQL Gateway.
4. Click Store in Vault to set and store the password.
5. Click Test Connection to ensure the connection is configured properly and click OK.

Query MYOB AccountRight Data

1. Open the connection you just created (CData Connect).
2. Click File -> New Query Tab.
3. Write a SQL query to retrieve MYOB AccountRight data, like SELECT * FROM myobaccountrightdb.Accounts;

With access to live MYOB AccountRight data from MySQL Workbench, you can easily query and update MYOB AccountRight, just like you would a MySQL database. Request a demo of the CData Connect and start working with MYOB AccountRight just like a MySQL database today.