What's your favorite open source database design/modeling tool? I'm looking for one that supports several databases, specially Firebird SQL but can't find one on Google.
Even if written in Java :D
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Hi Fredy,
I've used DBDesigner before. It is an open source tool. You might check that out. Not sure if it fits your needs.
Best of luck!
itsmatt
2008-09-23 23:27:57
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Do you mean design as in 'graphic representation of tables' or just plain old 'engineering kind of design'. If it's the latter, use FlameRobin, version 0.9.0 has just been released.
If it's the former, then use DBDesigner. Yup, that uses Java.
Or maybe you meant something more like MS Access. Then Kexi should be right for you.
Milan Babuškov
2008-09-23 23:32:22
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The DB Designer Fork project claims that it can generate FireBird sql scripts.
Gudmundur Orn
2008-09-23 23:35:47
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I like Clay Eclipse plugin. I've only used it with MySQL, but it claims Firebird support.
ykaganovich
2008-09-24 00:27:24
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S.Lott inserted a comment, but it should be an answer: see the same question.
ΤΖΩΤΖΙΟΥ
2008-09-30 11:49:23
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You may want to look at IBExpert Personal Edition. While not open source, this is a very good tool for designing, building, and administering Firebird and InterBase databases.
The Personal Edition is free, but some of the more advanced features are not available. Still, even without the slick extras, the free version is very powerful.
Jeff Jones
2008-10-22 18:10:52