Automatically displaying graphical relationships (i.e., foreign keys).

Toad Data Modeler
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Hi,

I created a workspace (the default “all Items” workspace). I tried to create a new workspace and reuse two existing tables that have a relationship between them (a foreign key between them). If I drag and drop (or choose) the two tables, the workspace doesn’t show me the graphical representation of the existing foreign key. I noticed that I have to go and bring the foreign key constraint in order for the diagram to present it graphically. Is there a way to bring two tables and make TDM identify instantaneously that there is a relationship between those preexisting tables so that it will show graphically the two tables and the foreign key relationship?

Thanks in advance.

Alex

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Hi Alex,

There are several ways how to add shortctus of tables + relationship on another WS, e.g.:
A:

  1. Select the objects on the All Items WS (including the relationship - use SHIFT).
  2. Right-click the selection and select Add Into Workspace.
  3. Select the WS where you want to add them.
    Note: If you selected Add Into New Workspace, a new WS would be created automatically.

B:

  1. Right-click the newly created WS and select Add Selected Objects to Workspace.
  2. From the dialog, select the tables and relationships that you want to add. Tip: Select just the relationship and confirm. The tables that the relationship connects will be added to the WS automatically.

C:
You can drag the selected tables from Model Explorer to the Workspace. To add the relationship to them, right-click the table on the WS and select Fill Parent and Child Objects (or Parent or Child).

I recommend you to watch the following flash movie on shortcuts of objects:
http://modeling.inside.quest.com/entry.jspa?externalID=1666&categoryID=158

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to write me back. Thanks.

Regards,

Vladka