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Database diagrams

Database diagrams graphically show the structure of the database and relations between database objects. You can generate a diagram for a data source, a schema, or a table. To create relations between database objects, consider using primary and foreign keys.

You can save the generated diagrams in two formats: UML and PNG. The UML format is an internal format developed specifically for AppCode. It is not supported by other products. If you want to share the created diagram, consider using PNG.

Also, you can build execution plans. Execution plan is a set of steps that were used to access data in a database. AppCode supports two types of execution plans:

  • Explain Plan: the result is shown in a mixed tree and table format on a dedicated Plan tab. You can click the Show Visualization icon (the Show Visualization icon) to create a diagram that visualizes the query execution.

  • Explain Plan (Raw): the result is shown in a table format.

Apply colors to diagram objects

  1. In the Database tool window (View | Tool Windows | Database), right-click an object and select Tools | Color Settings….

  2. Select a color and click OK.

Save diagrams in the UML format

This UML format is an internal format supported only by AppCode.

  • Right-click a diagram and navigate to Export Diagram | Export to File | IDEA .uml.

    To open the saved diagram, drag the UML file to the editor.

Save diagrams in the PNG format

  • Right-click a diagram and select Export Diagram | Export to Image.

Last modified: 07 June 2022