Applying Color to Minischema Tables

You can use color to denote the various tables in a minischema. For example, you may have a large minischema with multiple fact tables. You can set the fact tables to red to more easily to locate them in the minischema work area.

You can also change previously set colors in a minischema.

When you apply color to a minischema table, the color is applied to the top tab portion of the table element. See Figure 1, Example Minischema for an example of color in a minischema.

  To apply color to minischema table:

  1. If not already opened, open the minischema (see Opening a Minischema).

  2. Select a table element to which to add color.

    Alternatively, press and hold the Ctrl key, then click on the tables to which you want to add color.

    Note:

    You can choose tables that have no color added (these appear as light gray) or tables that were previously colored.

  3. Right-click and select Color to view available colors.

  4. Select a color from the list.

  5. View the effect on the minischema in the minischema work area.

  6. To save your changes, right-click in the minischema view and select Save Minischema.