Navigating Schemas with the Schema Browser
Overview
The Schema Browser is a user friendly and efficient way to view column definitions for Tables and Views:
Access the Schema Browser
To access the Schema Browser, select the Schema Browser tab from beneath the Query Editor:
View and Filter Table Information
Viewing Table Information
To view table information for a Schema, select a Table or View from available list. The associated columns and information (Data Type, Size, etc.) will appear below the Tables / Views by default:
Note: A database View in the context of the Schema Browser is a searchable object in a database that is defined by a query. Although a view does not store data, a view could be considered a "virtual table" that can be queried and viewed like a real table.
Filter Assist
An intuitive Filter is available to assist in finding the right table for selection. This is especially helpful when working with a Schema that has a high volume of Tables / Views.
To use this feature, simply begin typing in the Filter box, and results will dynamically filter for you acting as a wildcard (the full name of a Table / View does not have to be entered):
Run / Quick Run Table
Run Table
To quickly run a Select * statement (brings back all data for that table) on a table listed as a Table / View, simply select the table and then select Run:
The Select * statement will automatically fill into the Query Editor, and the data results for the statement will appear in the Query Results:
Quick Run Table
The Quick Run option allows for creating parameters around what data results should be returned - without needing to write any SQL! Instead of automatically running a Table as a Select *, the Quick Run allows for specifying which Columns should be returned, and what parameters (filters) on the data should be applied:
Note: For more information on Quick Run and using Parameters, check out the Help Center article Overview of Running a Query
Schema Browser Tabs
The Schema Browser has several tabs lining the bottom that can be used to navigate additional information (like Primary Keys, Constraints, and Triggers) about the selected Table / View: