Working with Database Diagrams

You can create a visual diagram of your database using the Database Designer. The following topics cover the basics of using the designer to work with database diagrams.

Important

You can use the Database Diagram Designer to update databases in SQL Server 2005, SQL Server 2008, and SQL Server 2008 R2. However, SQL Server 2012 doesn't support this feature.

In This Section

How to: Create a New Database Diagram

How to: Save Database Diagrams

How to: Open Database Diagrams

How to: Delete a Database Diagram

How to: Rename a Database Diagram

How to: Discard Changes Made to Diagrams

How to: Reconcile a Database Diagram with a Modified Database

How to: Show Diagram Properties

Working with Tables in Database Diagrams

Working with Diagram Layout