DbSchema TimescaleDB ER Diagram Designer

DbSchema is a TimescaleDB ER diagram database designer and query tool. Using DbSchema, you can design and document TimescaleDB databases while connected to the database server or without a connection.

Next, you can share the design with the team using Git. The design model loaded in DbSchema can be compared with the database, synchronization scripts can be generated, and the schema can be deployed to any database server.

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How to Connect to TimescaleDB Database

  1. Access the Connection Dialog

    Choose "Connect to the database" or "New Model Connected to the Database" will let you select your database and open the Connection Dialog.

    DbSchema automatically downloads the JDBC driver to connect to your database.

  2. Configure the Connection
  3. In the Connection Dialog window, select the JDBC URL you want to connect with. If your database is running in the cloud, choose Edit Manually and insert the JDBC URL from the cloud console.

    Enter the host name, the authentication details, select your database as described in the Connection Dialog page.

  4. Troubleshoot Firewall Issues
  5. If you encounter connection issues, it may be due to firewall settings. Read how to enable Firewall Connections.
Remember to enable Windows Firewalls Firewalls & anti-viruses may block database connections.

Connect to a TimescaleDB Server

Connecting to TimescaleDB is done by choosing PostgreSQL from the database list. After connecting you can configure the hypertable statement in the Table Dialog Options pane.

Create TimescaleDB Hypertable using DbSchema