1.3. Import from DB
Import from the start screen
The start screen provide sequences to create a new project with imported database structure
You can use "Import from new project connection" button or create a new local connection and select it to create new project from it.
Import to existing project
There is two ways to import a database structure into the project:
- Via the Model menu -> Import from Database
- Using the Synchronize with DB option from the context menu in the Project Explorer
Both methods require an active connection
The Synchronize action, unlike Import, will show a project diff window after the structure is loaded.
Select structures
The first phase of the import loads schemas and tables from the connection and allows you to choose which ones to import. You can select entire schemas or individual tables.
The second phase is the actual import. OrmFactory will retrieve detailed information from the database. A progress bar will be shown during this process.