Import

SQL Server

Learn how to import existing SQL Server database schemas into StackRender using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). Convert your database schema into a visual ERD diagram in seconds.

You can export a SQL Server database schema using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and import it into StackRender.

Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

Launch SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and connect to your SQL Server instance.

Open the Generate Scripts Wizard

In Object Explorer, right-click your database, then select Tasks → Generate Scripts.

Select Database Objects

In the Choose Objects step:

  • Select Choose specific database objects
  • Check all Tables (and any other objects you want to include in the schema)

Configure Output Options

In the Set Scripting Options step:

  • Select Save to file
  • Choose the location where the .sql file will be saved

Export and Import into StackRender

Complete the wizard and generate the .sql file.

Open the generated .sql file, copy its contents, and paste them into the Import SQL section in StackRender.
Then click Import to generate the diagram.