# Connection

The Connection property defines if another widget should be used for the database connection.

#### Syntax

To use the connection of another widget, the standard widget reference syntax is used within the Connection formula:

<mark style="color:blue;">#widgetName</mark>

or (if the widget is on another page):

<mark style="color:blue;">#pageName.widgetName</mark>

#### Remarks

* With the connection property it is possible to use the same database connection from many other widgets.&#x20;
* If a widget uses the connection of another widget, the adopted connection properties are displayed as read-only in the connection tab. Only the table menu is available, to select the database table or view from which the data is displayed.&#x20;

#### Examples

The table uses the connection, which is defined in the "WinesDB" button. \
Only the table menu is available in the Connection tab, all other parameters can only be changed in the "WinesDB" button widget.

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