The DataDirect Schema tool allows you to create a schema definition or modify an existing one. When you create a schema definition using the schema tool, the definition is written to a configuration file in a directory that you specify (refer to the "Schema Definition" connection option topic in your driver documentation for details). Because schema definitions are stored separately from the tool, they can be shared across networks and modified as needed.
Note: When an existing schema is opened, the Schema Tool automatically compares the content of the schema configuration file to a snapshot of the data on the wire. When new native objects are discovered, the Schema Tool displays them in a specialized, hierarchical view of the data and allows you to update your schema accordingly. See "Mapping Newly Detected Objects" for more information.
To create or modify a schema definition using the Schema Tool:
For UNIX/Linux users, go to Starting the Schema Tool on UNIX/Linux.
