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1. Rightclick "Databases" node and choose "New Connection...". 2. Stop server, specify valid parameters for it and click "OK". Result: Error dialog appears and connection isn't added, so there is no possibility to add connection for the server, which is not running. Another way for MySQL server, it is added even if MySQL server isn't running.
I think what you're asking for is a way to create a disconnected connection. This is not currently a supported feature. I don't believe this is a P2 Defect but an enhancement request - this is functionality that has never worked and is not intended to work.
Reassigned to new owner.
*** Bug 40877 has been marked as a duplicate of this bug. ***