Quick graphic model of a DB

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Found a quick way to generate a DB entity model diagram with Oracle’s SQL Developer. Here is a description of how to do it, but in short:

  • Open up the Data Model browser and create a "New Relational Model"
  • Drag tables from the table list in the Connection list. Hold down <ctrl> to automatically bring in child tables

Movie showing creation of a diagram:

Entity Diagram Movie

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