Author: plavin
Date: 2008-02-15 23:39:35 +0100 (Fri, 15 Feb 2008)
New Revision: 9864
Log:
Minor corrections
Modified:
trunk/workbench/documenting-database.xml
trunk/workbench/foreign-key-relationships.xml
trunk/workbench/reference.xml
trunk/workbench/text-objects.xml
Modified: trunk/workbench/documenting-database.xml
===================================================================
--- trunk/workbench/documenting-database.xml 2008-02-15 22:38:16 UTC (rev 9863)
+++ trunk/workbench/documenting-database.xml 2008-02-15 22:39:35 UTC (rev 9864)
Changed blocks: 1, Lines Added: 10, Lines Deleted: 5; 1364 bytes
@@ -11,15 +11,20 @@
<para>
This chapter highlights the capabilities of &workbench; as a
- documentation tool using the <literal>sakila</literal> database.
- This is a sample database provided by MySQL
+ documentation tool using the <literal>sakila</literal> database
+ as an example. This is a sample database provided by MySQL and
found in the <literal>Example Databases</literal> section
- of the <ulink url="&base-url-docs;"/> page. By using an EER
- diagram, you can immediately see the relationships between tables.
+ of the <ulink url="&base-url-docs;"/> page.
An EER diagram is an invaluable aid to a quick understanding of
- any database. You can see at a glance how various tables
+ any database. There is no need to read through table definition statements;
+ glancing at an EER diagram can immediately indicate that various tables
are related.
</para>
+
+ <para>
+ You can also see how tables are related; what the foreign keys
+ are and what the nature of the relationship is.
+ </para>
<section id="wb-sakila-eer-png">
Modified: trunk/workbench/foreign-key-relationships.xml
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--- trunk/workbench/foreign-key-relationships.xml 2008-02-15 22:38:16 UTC (rev 9863)
+++ trunk/workbench/foreign-key-relationships.xml 2008-02-15 22:39:35 UTC (rev 9864)
Changed blocks: 2, Lines Added: 9, Lines Deleted: 2; 1183 bytes
@@ -151,8 +151,8 @@
by dragging it to a different location. If you have set a secondary
caption, its position can also be changed. (For more information about
secondary captions see <xref linkend="wb-connection-properties"/>.
- Where the notation style allows, the cardinality indicators can
- also be repositioned.
+ Where the notation style allows, <literal>Classic</literal> for instance,
+ the cardinality indicators can also be repositioned.
</para>
<para>
@@ -162,6 +162,13 @@
change this. For more information see
<xref linkend="wb-relationship-notation-menu"/>.
</para>
+
+ <para>
+ You can select multiple connections by holding down the
+ <keycap>Ctrl</keycap> key as you click on a connection.
+ This can be useful for highlighting specific relationships
+ on an EER diagram.
+ </para>
</section>
Modified: trunk/workbench/reference.xml
===================================================================
--- trunk/workbench/reference.xml 2008-02-15 22:38:16 UTC (rev 9863)
+++ trunk/workbench/reference.xml 2008-02-15 22:39:35 UTC (rev 9864)
Changed blocks: 2, Lines Added: 21, Lines Deleted: 1; 1292 bytes
@@ -1203,6 +1203,16 @@
reverts to the default. To change the default object notation
see <xref linkend="wb-options-advanced"/>.
</para>
+
+ <note>
+ <para>
+ If you plan to export or print
+ an EER diagram be sure to decide on a notation
+ style first. Changing notation styles after objects have been
+ placed on a diagram can significantly change the appearance
+ of the diagram.
+ </para>
+ </note>
</section>
@@ -1270,7 +1280,17 @@
relationship notation see
<xref linkend="wb-options-advanced"/>.
</para>
-
+
+ <note>
+ <para>
+ If you plan to export or print
+ an EER diagram be sure to decide on a notation
+ style first. Changing notation styles after objects have been
+ placed on a diagram can significantly change the appearance
+ of the diagram.
+ </para>
+ </note>
+
</section>
</section>
Modified: trunk/workbench/text-objects.xml
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--- trunk/workbench/text-objects.xml 2008-02-15 22:38:16 UTC (rev 9863)
+++ trunk/workbench/text-objects.xml 2008-02-15 22:39:35 UTC (rev 9864)
Changed blocks: 1, Lines Added: 1, Lines Deleted: 1; 733 bytes
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@
the toolbar that appears immediately below the menu bar. When the
<literal>Text Object</literal> pointer is active, this toolbar contains a drop
down color chart. Use this list box to select the color accent for
- the new text object. The color of your note can easily be changed later
+ the new text object. The color of your text object can easily be changed later
using the <literal>Properties</literal> palette.
</para>
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