DSN-less connection for OGRVRTDataSource

[Frank Warmerdam]

Shorthouse, David wrote:
> Hello folks,
> 
>  
> 
> I use SQL Server 2005 (aside: the MsSqlSpatial extensions look 
> promising) and am wondering if it is yet possible for DSN-less OGR 
> connections.

David,

I don't believe this is currently supported for the OGR ODBC driver.
The Personal Geodatabase driver also goes through ODBC and doesn't
require a DSN, but it does not appear that the ODBC driver will allow
the application/user to pass through the required parameter instead of a
DSN.

Best regards,
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