Query Quickbase 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 Quickbase data as if it were a MySQL database. This article shows how to create a virtual database for Quickbase in Connect and work with live Quickbase data in MySQL Workbench.

Create a Virtual MySQL Database for Quickbase 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 "Quickbase" from Available Data Sources.
3. Enter the necessary authentication properties to connect to Quickbase.

   User Authentication Method

   To authenticate with user credentials, specify the following connection properties:

   1. Set the User and Password.
   2. If your application requires an ApplicationToken;, you must provide it otherwise an error will be thrown. You can find the ApplicationToken under SpecificApp > Settings > App management > App properties > Advanced settings > Security options > Manage Application Token.

   User Token Authentication

   To authenticate with a user token, specify the following connection properties:

   1. Set UserToken and you are ready to connect. You can find the UserToken under Quick Base > My Preferences > My User Information > Manage User Tokens.
4. Click Save Changes
5. 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 Quickbase from MySQL Workbench.

Query Quickbase from MySQL Workbench

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

Connect to Quickbase 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 Quickbase Data

1. Open the connection you just created (CData Connect).
2. Click File -> New Query Tab.
3. Write a SQL query to retrieve Quickbase data, like SELECT * FROM quickbasedb.SampleTable_1;

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