Is it possible to set up permanent connection to graphical source in Bentley?

Yes, It is possible to set up permanent connection to graphical source in Bentley.

1. Set up the MS_GEOINITCMD Configuration Variables under Macro section in the User Workspaces of your XFM project

2. Use GDI CONNECT GRAPHICAL SOURCE Keyin

Define the Graphical Source name along with Username and Password if applicable. If name of graphical source is not provided then it connect to the first graphical source.

for e.g. GDI CONNECT GRAPHICAL SOURCE=<Graphical Source name> password=<....>

Note:  

• Make sure there should not be any spaces before and after the = sign in the above keyin.
• Password would be visible to other users, since it is placed into the XML file used by the GSA