Meta-schema Manager

The Meta-schema Manager is a visual tool used to design, create and maintain database meta-schema files.

To view the database and the data it contains, see DB Explorer.

What is a database meta-schema? (4db)
A database meta-schema file is the central repository of a database's meta-data, containing information about the tables, columns, and relations, and default values of a relational database. Information from the database meta-schema file is used by Genero Studio Report Designer, Business Application Modeling, and Code Editor.
Database menu
The icon, menu name, shortcut key, and description of each option in the Database menu.
Create the database meta-schema file
Follow this procedure to create a database meta-schema file for your database.
Adding to a meta-schema
Add more items and information to meta-schemas, such as tables and columns, constraints, indexes, and foreign keys.
Viewing 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.
Comparing two meta-schemas
Compare two database meta-schema files.
Update a meta-schema from database
Update a schema file to the current structure of its associated database.
Generate meta-schema documentation
You can generate an HTML file that provides documentation on the meta-schema. It lists the tables, columns, indexes and foreign keys.
Copy a table or column definition as text
From a meta-schema diagram, you can copy a table or a column and past the results in a Code Editor text document.
Meta-schema Manager Reference
Reference information for Meta-schema Manager.