Laravel 4 - Connect to other database

Question

I want to connect to another database sometimes.

I created a config.php with the database connection data.

But how can i tell laravel to connect to this data

Answer 1

Edit bootstrap/start.php file and add your machine name (open terminal: hostname).

Add your machine to $env,

$env = $app->detectEnvironment(array(
    'mymachine' => array('mymachine.local'),
));

1. Create a new path at 'app/config/mymachine'
2. Add a copy of database.php with new config params.