Offline MySQL Table Definition Generator

Question

I'm looking for something similar to the table creation form from phpmyadmin, but it should simply display a CREATE TABLE statement in a textarea below the form.
It should also not require MySQL, PHP, or even a server to work.

I want this for times I'm working on projects and just want to whip up a quick table definition. I'll more than likely always have a text editor open, so being able to save to file isn't a must-have.

I'm on Ubuntu and use Gnome. A tiny GTK application I could stick in my Applications menu would be ideal.

Answer 1

It's not that hard to get familiar enough with the syntax that knocking out a table definition in a text editor becomes second nature.

However, check out DBDesigner4, which is a GPL application which might be useful to you.

Answer 2

Use the MySQL Workbench: http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/workbench/5.0.html

• Download and install it.
• To see the screen you want, you have to open a connection first under "Open Connection to Start Querying".
• Enter your root password (or other, if your connection is for another user).
• Then your SQL Editor should immediately open.
• From the left column, under 'schemas', open your database,
• then right-click on 'Tables'.
• Select 'Create Table.'