Navigate to either the or System DSN tab (System DSN is recommended if multiple users or background services need access). Click the Add... button on the right side.
The Lotus Notes client path is missing from your Windows environment variables, or you opened the 64-bit ODBC panel instead of the 32-bit one.
A 64-bit application is attempting to use a 32-bit NotesSQL DSN, or vice versa. lotus notessql 2.06 driver setup.rar
: The NotesSQL driver version is incompatible with the version of the Notes Client installed on the machine.
Using any ODBC‑enabled tool (such as Microsoft Access or Excel), create a new data source linking to the DSN you just created. A simple SQL query like SELECT * FROM "YourViewName" should return data if the setup is correct [2†L20-L24]. Navigate to either the or System DSN tab
Ensure your Notes ID file is mapped in your notes.ini . ⚠️ Important Considerations
– The modern equivalent is the HCL NotesSQL ODBC driver (if still needed for legacy integration). Check the official HCL support site or your old IBM Passport Advantage account for authorized downloads. The Lotus Notes client path is missing from
: Open the .rar archive and extract the installation files to a local folder (e.g., C:\temp ).
Open the (32-bit or 64-bit depending on your app). Go to the System DSN tab and click Add . Select Lotus NotesSQL Driver (*.nsf) from the list. Click Finish to open the configuration window. 4. Connection Settings