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
.sqlfile 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.
Oracle
Learn how to import existing Oracle database schemas into StackRender using Oracle SQL Developer. Convert your database schema into a visual ERD diagram in seconds.
Export
Learn how to export production-ready SQL (DDL) from your database diagrams in StackRender. Generate clean SQL scripts for your preferred database dialect and use them to deploy or recreate your database schema anywhere.