> Hello everyone. I am brand new to mySQL, so I am not sure if this can
> be done. Is there a way to capture a schema? I am taking over a
> number of databases, and I'd like to get a better understanding of
> each database. Thanks in advance

What do you mean by "capture a schema"? Create a visual diagram from it?

Yes, there are tools that can do that for you, both free and commercial.

Ours is a commercial tool named Database Workbench, see www.upscene.com



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