Online Documentation for SQL Manager for InterBase/Firebird

Using Desktop Panel

Desktop Panel is the area that is visible when no child windows are open in SQL Manager for InterBase/Firebird. The working area of Desktop Panel is divided into four sections: Getting Started, Database Tools, Help and Support, Internet Resources.

Using the Desktop Panel items you can:

Getting Started

Create a new InterBase/Firebird database

Register existing database(s) to operate them afterwards in SQL Manager

Create a new table within the current database using the New Table window (this item is available if there is at least one active database connection)

Create a new database object within the current database (this item is available if there is at least one active database connection)

Database Tools

Execute a script using Execute Script editor

Query data (this item is available if there is at least one active database connection)

Manage Users allows you to create new or edit existing users using User Manager

Manage permissions on database objects to InterBase/Firebird users using Grant Manager (this item is available if there is at least one active database connection)

Help and Support

Show this help file

Show InterBase and Firebird help file

Internet Resources

Visit SQL Manager Home Page

Browse SQL Manager online documentation

Go to Technical Support Center

Look through the Frequently Asked Questions page