I get the model menu if I create a new model, but not in the tab of my created database.
I've put and connected the database in google cloud.
Do I have to import or export the database in order to get the "model"-menu and be able to do diagrams and such?
Also in my installed version (6.3) of workbench I don't get the white tri-partscreen that's in all the videos and screenshots, only the black screen with the models and connections.
The "tri-part" screen was removed in Workbench 6.0. For details, see "What is new in Workbench 6.0"
As for modeling, keep in mind that modeling is a separate operation from your database. In other words, people can create and edit models without a MySQL Server, and later synchronize (forward engineer) the model with (to) the MySQL database. Or, one can create a model from a database (reverse engineer), edit the model, then synchronize it back to the database. For details, see "Forward and Reverse Engineering
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I wonder if there is a better way to visualize table using mysql workbench for a single entity along with its related tables. Is there a better way to visualize table in a diagram instead of table definition.
You can use the Reverse Engineer option on Modeling context of Workbench. Here is it how:
On Workbench, go to File > New Model
On the new Model window, choose Database > Reverse Engineer
Follow the wizard to connect to the schema and Workbench will get you the Model Diagram
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You can make EER Diagrams with MySQL Workbench.
Refer to the official documentation, watch video in youtube here, here or here or even search google
You can start making such a diagram from home screen - for new database or from existing one.
Cheers!
As displayed in Mysql Database Synchronization documentation.
I cannot find this particular Synchronize Model with Database window / wizard under Database ->
I have Mysql Workbench 6.0.9.11421 build 1170 Community Edition
You must have a model open that you want to synchronize. Without an open model neither of the database actions (like forward engineering or synch) are possible.
Update:
Oh, I missed the exact menu item title. I was implicitely reading it as the existing ones. Well, sometimes items are renamed, so what you have in mind is now simply Database -> Synchronize Model...
I built a database schema (or Model?) with MySQL Workbench. I'd like to now make it into an actual database.
I've seen Forward and Reverse engineer options and can't find a clear answer on if either are what I need.
How can I turn this into an actual database?
This for mysql workbench version 6.0 and for exporting a schema.
Select tab MySQL Model
Select File->Export->Forward Engineer SQL Create
Place a file name to be exported in the Output SQL Script File, choose your options, next
Export MySQL table Objects,
filter tables
Then a file is created which you can import to your database and it creates schemas if not exists, creates tables if not exists.
In the case of models, you need to pay, many bucks, for a tool that creates schemas, tables, indexes, cascading, and all stuff associated to an existing data model.
In order to realize a modeled schema structure on a real server you would use either forward engineering or synchronization. The first is if you have just the model and want it to create all the objects in the target schema(s). Synchronization on the other hand is a means to synchronize your model and an existing schema (two-way). That is, objects not existing or changed in your model are created or adjusted on the server and vice versa. There's no need to create a separate SQL script and apply that manually.
For both action see the Database menue in MySQL Workbench when a model is open.
The official documentation has a relevant article. http://dev.mysql.com/doc/workbench/en/wb-getting-started-tutorial-creating-a-model.html
Jump to step 11.
As of MySQL Workbench 8.0, go to the menu item Database > Forward Engineer. After specifying your database connection and model export options, you’ll be able to create the database you have designed.
See MySQL Workbench Manual :: 9.4.1.2 Forward Engineering to a Live Server for details.
I am novice in mysql server.
I use latest version of worbench.
using designer I created model:
But in databases I don't see my model:
I bad in mysql termins But I want to get so thing where I can insert data to Student and Group tables.
Modeling is more an abstract work to develop your schema structure systematically. It helps you to define needed objects, their relationships, users etc. that are needed. A model however has no data or any real representation of the objects it contains.
In order to use the objects you have to bring them on a real server. There are different ways to accomplish that, for instance you can forward engineer your model to a server (see Database menu). You have to select (or create) a connection to a server of your choice and let MySQL Workbench generate and apply a script to generate all the objects. Once this is done you can open those objects in the SQL IDE to fill them with data or work on them.
MySQL Workbench also has a synchronization feature that you can use after forward engineering. It's a two-way sync that allows to apply changes in your model to the schema objects on your server and also take over any changes made there into your model. All that can be fine tuned in the sync wizard.
I have an .sql script that contains inserts and creates tables. I used the "Create EER Model From Script"
It created the tables but I can't see the data inside these tables.
I went to the query menu and tried to make a query but it gives me an error about not being able to connect to localhost.
Am I doing it right?
As documented under Create EER Model from SQL Script:
Clicking this action item launches the Reverse Engineer SQL Script wizard. This is a multi-stage wizard that enables you to select the script you want to create your model from.
For further information, see Section 7.7.9.1, “Reverse Engineering Using a Create Script”.
Following that link:
However, if you are working with a script that also contains DML statements you need not remove them; they will be ignored.
Instead, you want the Manage Data Import/Export option under Server Administration (within the Workspace section of the Home window).
You are confusing things here. Creating a model from a script is a process where meta data is examined and a model is created that you can then use to modify your schema structure, further design your db objects and all that. Modeling is a design process for the structure of your schema/db so it only deals with meta data. It's also used for documentation (e.g. in teams).
On the other hand there's normal sql work with existing db objects and/or actually creating/deleting/modifying db objects. In order to do the latter you must have an understanding of the design of the schema (which you could get by using the modeling part of MySQL Workbench, but not only by that). This is also the place to load a script, run it to insert data and such.
The error you mentioned regarding the connection is yet another problem and you need to solve this first to be able to even access your server. And yes, you have to install a server first somewhere. MySQL Workbench is a tool to visually work with your server(s) in opposition to the MySQL command line client which is a pure text interface (but still also a client application for your MySQL servers).
If you are on Windows and want a MySQL server installed locally (e.g. for testing) your best option is to download the MySQL Installer which greatly simplifies installing any of the tools from the MySQL family (server, client tools, connectors, documentation and more).