View a meta-schema

Once a database meta-schema file has been created, it can be viewed and enriched with information that is not present in the database. Opening a meta-schema file displays it as a diagram for viewing and editing.

Each table is described by a table in the diagram. The structure of the database tables is displayed in the Database Structure view.

Icons on the diagram and in the structure view indicate when a column's status has been changed - added (green +), modified (red !), or removed (red X).


This figure is a screenshot of the panels used when working with a meta-schema.

Figure 1. Viewing the schema

Multiple views

Right-click the View tab at the bottom of the document to duplicate, rename, or delete a view. You may display multiple views of the same meta-schema.

Use Ctrl+mouse wheel to zoom in and out on the diagram.

Filter shown items

Right-click in the meta-schema diagram background for a context menu of available actions. Filter the items shown on the diagram with the Filter Items... option.