On Oct 5, 2:31 pm, "Martijn Tonies" <m.ton...@upscene.removethis.com>
wrote:
> > 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, seewww.upscene.com
>
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> Martijn Tonies
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Sorry, I wasn't more clear. Yes, a visual diagram would be great. I
am going to try the tool you mentioned. Thanks a lot.