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#### Product Description

Data Access Components for MySQL (MyDAC) is a library of components that provides direct access to MySQL database servers from Delphi, Delphi for .NET, C++Builder and Kylix. MyDAC can connect directly to MySQL server or work through the MySQL client library. The MyDAC library is designed to help programmers develop faster and cleaner MySQL database applications. MyDAC is a complete replacement for standard MySQL connectivity solutions and presents an efficient alternative to the Borland Database Engine for access to MySQL.

#### Requirements

If you use MyDAC to connect to MySQL in Direct mode, you do not need to install MySQL client library on your machine or deploy it with your MyDAC-based application. Detailed requirements for all other cases can be found in the Requirements topic in the MyDAC Help documentation. Direct mode is enabled by default.

#### Installation

Compiled versions of MyDAC are installed automatically by the MyDAC Installer for all supported IDEs except Kylix. Versions of MyDAC with Source Code must be installed manually. For more information, see the Installation topic of the MyDAC Help documentation.

It is important to know that ODAC, SDAC, MyDAC, and IBDAC components use the common base packages, so product compatibility is provided for the current build only. In the other words, if you upgrade one of the installed products, it may conflict with older builds of other products. In order to continue using the products simultaneously, you should upgrade all of them at the same time.

#### Documentation and informational resources

MyDAC comes with full documentation, which includes a detailed reference for all the MyDAC components and classes and set of articles that highlight MyDAC advanced functionality. The MyDAC documentation is integrated into your IDE at install time. It can be invoked from the MySQL menu added to the Menu Bar, or by pressing F1 in an object inspector or on a selected code segment.

If you have a question regarding MyDAC, look at the list of Frequently Asked Questions or visit the MyDAC forum online at http://crlab.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=7.

If your problem is not covered in the documentation, FAQ, or forum, refer to the Getting Support topic in MyDAC help for information on how to contact the MyDAC support team.

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