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Switch to runtime tab. Select Databases->Drivers->JDBC-ODBC Driver (By default it is only one available item in list of drivers but there can be more items) Select 'Connect Using...' from context menus. Now we see New Database Connection dialog. And we have ability to select here other DB driver instead of first selected. I think that better move 'Connect Using...' command directly into Databases node
We are planning some UI changes for the next version of NetBeans, which will maybe solve this issue.
I don't think the Connect Using action should be moved to the Databases node. If we do it, the user would always have to explicitly select the driver from the list box. I think the Connect Using on the driver is usually more straightforward.