Creating database design files by using the database design tool

Creating a database design file for a stand-alone profile or deployment environment by using the database design tool
You can use the database design tool to generate a design file for database tables that can be used by profile creation or when using the deployment environment wizard. The database design tool generates the design file from user-interactive input or from an existing design file.

Creating a database design file for a specific component by using the database design tool
You can use the database design tool to generate a design file for database tables required by specific components. The database design tool generates the design file from user-interactive input or from an existing design file.

Database design tool examples
You can use the database design tool to generate a design file for different types of databases, including DB2, Oracle, and SQL Server.

Troubleshooting the database design tool
If you have errors in your database scripts, you can use the diagnostic and validation information provided by the database design tool to diagnose the problems.