# Step 1 of 4: Connecting to a New Data Source

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In this step you will create a data source that you can later bind the **C1TileControl** to using the TileControl’s databinding properties.

1.  Add the **C1TileControl** to your form.
2.  In the project toolbar, from the **Data** menu select **Add New Data Source**. **The Data Source Configuration Wizard** dialog box appears.
3.  Select **Database** and then click **Next**.
4.  Select **Dataset** and then click **Next**.
5.  Click **New Connection**.
6.  In the **Add Connection** dialog box, click **Browse**.
7.  In the **Select Microsoft Access Database File** dialog box locate the **C1NWind.mdb** (located by default in the **Documents\\ComponentOne Samples\\Common**), click **Open**, and click **OK**.
8.  Click the **Next** button to continue. A dialog box will appear asking if you would like to add the data file to your project and modify the connection string. Since it is not necessary to copy the database to your project, click **No**.
9.  Verify the **Yes, save the connection as** check box is checked and click **Next** to continue.
10.  The connection string is saved as **C1NWindConnectionString**.
11.  In the **Data Source Configuration Wizard** select the **Tables** node.
12.  Select **Finish**.