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Database Object Editor
dbeaver-devops edited this page Sep 15, 2025
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The Database object editor, or Metadata editor, is a general-purpose tool that provides a comprehensive interface for working with various database objects such as tables, views, and schemas. It includes several key components that help you interact with database objects:
- Tabs: Provide access to specific editors, such as Properties, Data, and Diagrams.
- Content area: Shows detailed information about the selected object.
- Toolbar: Offers tools specific to each tab to streamline tasks.
To open the Metadata editor for an object, in the Database Navigator:
- Double-click the database object.
- Click the database object and choose Open.
Tab | Description |
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Properties | Available for all objects, shows the properties of the database object and its sub-entities. |
Data | Appears for tables and views, represents the Data Editor. |
ER Diagram ![]() |
Appears for tables and schemas, displays ERD (Entity-Relationship Diagrams). |
The Content Area is key part of the Metadata editor. The Content Area shows information about a database object and things like its sub-parts or DDL.
- Getting started
- Create connection
- Connection network options
- Supported databases
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Drivers management
- Database authentication methods
- Database navigator
- Properties editor
- Data editor
- SQL editor
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Entity relation diagrams
- Cloud services
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AI Smart assistance
- Data transfer
- General user guide
- Administration
- Server configuration
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Server security and access configuration
- Authentication methods
- Access management
- Proxy configuration
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Secret management
- Logs
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Query manager
- Workspace location
- Command line parameters
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Session manager
- Deployment options
- CloudBeaver Editions
- FAQ
- Development