Establish database connection for a QVW file containing only presentation layer and no data layer

Beginner_Qlik1 — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:26:37 GMT

Hi,

I want to use a already created QVW file which contains charts, visualizations (ie the presentation and logic layer) and NO data. How to establish connection to database to make the this application run.

I am using Qlik Personal Desktop Edition.

Thanks in advance!

Re: Establish database connection for a QVW file containing only presentation layer and no data l...

Frank_S — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 19:50:27 GMT

The personal edition of qlikview has a number of limitations and used for demo purposes only for the most part.

Please see the following for details:

https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview/May2022/Subsystems/Client/Content/QV_QlikView/QlikView_Personal_Edition.htm#

If you need to obtain a trial license to work with QlikView Destkop and Server you may request that here. The link is for Qlik Sense but they can direct you to QlikView as well:

https://www.qlik.com/us/trial/qlik-sense-business?ga-link=intpg
You can also reach out via the chat bot when you log into Qlik.com and chat with customer support who can in turn redirect you to the Qlik Customer management group.

Lastly, here is the information regarding making ODBC or other data connections.

https://help.qlik.com/en-US/connectors/Content/Connectors_Home/Home.htm

Kind regards...

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