Download PointBase JDBC Driver
What Is a JDBC Driver?
A JDBC driver is a Java library file (.jar) that enables Java applications — including DbSchema — to communicate with a database over a standard API. The driver translates generic JDBC calls into the network protocol understood by PointBase, so you never have to write low-level socket code. Drivers are typically distributed by the database vendor or as open-source projects.
Understanding the JDBC URL
Every JDBC driver identifies the target database through a connection URL. The URL encodes the hostname, port, database name, and any driver-specific parameters as a single string. The exact syntax varies per driver — the details for PointBase are listed in the section below.
Download the PointBase JDBC Driver
PointBase is a pure Java relational database from DataMirror, designed for embedded and mobile application deployment. It is fully ANSI SQL-92 compliant and supports J2ME CDC and J2SE environments.
PointBase may run in two modes: embedded and server mode. In the embedded mode the database engine runs directly in the application's JVM.
PointBase Embedded Mode
- Required File(s): pbembedded.jar
- Java Driver Class: com.pointbase.jdbc.jdbcUniversalDriver
- JDBC URL: jdbc:pointbase:embedded:PBPUBLIC
- Website: PointBase
PointBase Server Mode
- Required File(s): pbclient.jar
- Java Driver Class: com.pointbase.jdbc.jdbcUniversalDriver
- JDBC URL: jdbc:pointbase:server://HOST:PORT/DB
- Website: PointBase
DbSchema and PointBase
DbSchema connects to PointBase using the PointBase JDBC driver and renders tables and foreign keys in the schema diagram. Use DbSchema's SQL Editor to design and query PointBase schemas in both embedded and server modes.
Have connection issues? Contact the DbSchema team for help.
Explore PointBase Visually with DbSchema
Once the JDBC driver is configured, DbSchema connects to your PointBase database and gives you a full graphical workbench — no command-line required. Available as a free Community Edition and a full-featured PRO Edition. No registration needed to get started.
Interactive ER Diagrams
Reverse-engineer your PointBase schema into a drag-and-drop ER diagram. Arrange tables visually, add new columns, define foreign keys, and let DbSchema generate the DDL — all without writing SQL by hand.
Visual Query Builder
Compose PointBase queries by clicking on tables and columns — no SQL knowledge required. Add joins, filters, groupings, and aggregations through a point-and-click interface, then copy the generated SQL or run it directly against the live database.
Relational Data Explorer
Browse PointBase table data and follow foreign key relationships across tables in a single view. Edit cells inline, filter rows, and paginate through large datasets — all without leaving the explorer.
Schema Synchronization
Compare your PointBase schema across development, staging, and production environments. DbSchema generates the exact ALTER statements needed to close the gap and lets you review every change before executing — reducing the risk of unintended schema drift.
SQL Editor
Write and execute PointBase queries in the integrated SQL editor with schema-aware autocomplete, syntax highlighting, and instant result display. Run scripts, inspect execution plans, and export results to CSV or JSON from a single interface.
HTML Schema Documentation
Generate a static HTML site documenting every table, column, type, index, and relationship in your PointBase schema. Share it with your team or embed it in your project wiki — no extra tooling required.
For the full feature list and edition comparison, visit the DbSchema PRO Edition page.