EMS SQL Manager FAQ
Please read this page attentively if you have questions about EMS SQL Manager for MySQL.
Product questions
- What is EMS SQL Manager for MySQL?
- What is the difference between Full/Lite editions of EMS SQL Manager for MySQL?
- What do I need to start working with EMS SQL Manager for MySQL?
- What is the difference between the Export/Import functions in SQL Manager and the Data Export/Import utilities?
- What is the difference between the Query Builder module in SQL Manager and the SQL Query for MySQL utility?
- What is the difference between the Extract Database function in SQL Manager for MySQL and the DB Extract for MySQL standalone utility?
Common questions
- I can't modify DDL. Why?
- How can I customize data formats in grid?
- I can't backup/restore tables on the remote server. Why?
- When I create a table like `TestTable`, it will get stored as `testtable`. This is wrong!
- I am trying to create a report in Report Designer, but I can't get access to the table data: 'Band data source' list is empty.
- How can I speed up my work with large tables?
- I have a table with appr. 1000 records only, and a large number of fields. Opening this table on the 'Data' tab takes too much time.
Export/Import questions
- I'm trying to export data from a table, but TEXT fields are not exported.
- What is the difference between the "Extract Database" and "Export as SQL Script" functions?
- How can I change the default directory where exported data are saved?
Troubleshooting
- When I try to register a database, I get the following message: Access denied for user: user@host.domain Why does it happen?
- I try to connect to remote MySQL host, but I receive only the "Host not allowed to connect to server" message. What can be a reason?
- I've registered the DB, but on trying to open it the "dynamic library libmysql.dll not found" message appears.
- I get "Bad Handshake" message when I try to connect to MySQL 4.1.x. Does this product support 4.1.x?
- Every time I try to connect to MySQL on a remote Linux server, I get the 'Lost connection to MySQL server during query' error. What's wrong?
- I tried to create a foreign key for InnoDB table, but received the "Can't create table ... (errno: 150)" error. What's wrong?
Question/answer list
Product questions
Q: What is EMS SQL Manager for MySQL?
A: EMS SQL Manager for MySQL is a powerful tool for MySQL database server administration and development. SQL Manager for MySQL works with any MySQL versions from 3.23 to 6.x.x and supports all of the latest MySQL features including views, stored procedures and functions, InnoDB foreign keys, events and so on. It offers plenty of powerful tools for experienced users to satisfy all their needs. SQL Manager for MySQL has a new state-of-the-art graphical user interface with well-described wizard system, so clear in use that even a newbie will not be confused with it.
Q: What is the difference between Full/Lite editions of EMS SQL Manager for MySQL?
A: These editions of SQL Manager for MySQL differ in price and features. To register SQL Manager for MySQL, see the Purchase page, and to learn about the difference in features please go to our Feature Matrix page.
Q: What do I need to start working with EMS SQL Manager for MySQL?
A: First of all you must have a possibility to connect to some local or remote MySQL server to work with SQL Manager for MySQL. You can download MySQL server from http://www.mysql.com/downloads (download is free). Besides, you need your workstation to satisfy the system requirements of SQL Manager for MySQL.
Q: What is the difference between the Export/Import functions in SQL Manager and the Data Export/Import utilities?
A: The Data Export/Import for MySQL utilities include some additional features which are not available in SQL Manager, such as:
- export/import data from/to several tables simultaneously;
- export/import data from/to tables selected from different databases on one host;
- a command-line utility to export/import data using the configuration file with all the export/import options.
Q: What is the difference between the Query Builder module in SQL Manager and the SQL Query for MySQL utility?
A: First of all, SQL Query for MySQL works faster as it is a much lighter product. Besides, it provides additional features for query building, e.g.:
- keeping query history which allows you to rollback to any edited query;
- various interface improvements for more productive and easier work.
Q: What is the difference between the Extract Database function in SQL Manager for MySQL and the DB Extract for MySQL standalone utility?
A: The DB Extract for MySQL utility includes some additional features which are not available in SQL Manager, such as:
- extracting metadata and/or data from several databases on one host;
- a console application for performing extract in one-touch;
- faster extraction speed.
Common questions
A: The DDL tabs of the SQL Manager editors are read-only. To modify an object, you can copy the text to the clipboard and modify it using SQL Editor. For more details refer to Viewing object DDL structure.
Q: How can I customize data formats in grid?
A: You can customize all display formats: integer, float, date, time and datetime using the Color & Formats page of the Environment Options dialog.
Q: I can't backup/restore tables on the remote server. Why?
A: The Backup/Restore Tables functions do not work with remote MySQL server. This is not a limitation of SQL Manager for MySQL. MySQL server tries to backup tables only on the server side, so the Backup Tables function works properly only with local MySQL server. If you want to backup tables from the remote server, you can use the Extract Database feature.
Q: When I create a table like `TestTable`, it will get stored as `testtable`. This is wrong!
A: Probably the value of the "lower_case_table_names" variable is currently set to 1. Please visit http://dev.mysql.com/doc/mysql/en/Name_case_sensitivity.html for additional information about this variable.
Q: I am trying to create a report in Report Designer, but I can't get access to the table data: 'Band data source' list is empty.
A: It is recommended to use Create Report wizard which is run by right-clicking the Reports node in DB Explorer and selecting the 'New Report...' context menu item. The wizard will create all necessary data sources.
If you still want to use Report Designer, to get the data source in a report, you need to add database and query components to the report.
Q: How can I speed up my work with large tables?
A: For your convenience and to speed up your work, the Data Grid allows customizing a number of data display parameters. Here are the most important of them (accessible through the Grid | Data Options section of the Environment Options dialog):
- Limit options in table and view editors. The 'Select all records of a table' option will enable you to see all table records without extra references to the server, yet in case of large tables or low speed connection channel the data may be fetched with huge delays and the incoming traffic might grow considerably. This mode is recommended when working with local databases or in a private network. The 'Select only' mode restricts the maximum number of records returned after the query. A man cannot process a massive amount of information at once. Hence, we came up with this mode. This mode speeds up table data viewing considerably, prevents hanging and connection timeout. It is recommended to work with large tables, in case of low speed connection channels and when the traffic volume is of importance. This is the default mode. When in this mode, enabling the 'Use SQL sorting in data view' and 'Use SQL filter in data view' options comes really helpful.
- Default Grid Mode. This option defines whether the requested rows will be loaded in the Grid all at once ('Load all rows'), or in parts ('Load visible rows') as the user scrolls down table data. The first mode increases the query opening time, but speeds up scrolling. In the second mode the query opens very fast, but there might be delays when navigating the grid.
- Use SQL sorting in data view. With this option enabled, when the user sets data sorting, a new request is sent to the server, and the result is shown anew in the Grid. Enabling this option is very helpful with the 'Select only' mode enabled, but it increases the traffic. When this option is disabled, sorting is made on the client computer without any references to the server but only loaded data are sorted. That is, if you set 'Select only 1,000 records', then only these records will be sorted.
- Use SQL filter in data view. With this option enabled, the data will be sorted on the server to which a new request is sent, and the result will be shown anew in the Grid. Enabling this option is also helpful when the 'Select only' mode is on, but it increases the traffic. When this option is disabled, the filtering is made on the client computer without any references to the server but only loaded data are filtered. That is, if you set 'Select only 1,000 records', then only these records will be filtered.
We recommend that you set the following option values to achieve maximum efficiency when working with large tables:
- Select only – ON
- Load visible rows – ON
- Use SQL sorting in data view – ON
- Use SQL filter in data view – ON
Q: I have a table with appr. 1000 records only, and a large number of fields. Opening this table on the 'Data' tab takes too much time.
A: You need to set the Grid Mode for the table to 'Load Visible Rows'. Please right click within the table grid and select the 'Grid Mode' | 'Load Visible Rows' context menu item.
Export/Import questions
Q: I'm trying to export data from a table, but LONGTEXT fields are not exported.
A: Fields of type LONGTEXT are not exported by default. You should select these fields manually at the Selecting fields for export step.
Q: What is the difference between the "Extract Database" and "Export as SQL Script" functions?
A: Export as SQL Script is intended for exporting table data that will be inserted into a database system other than MySQL. Use Extract Database Wizard to copy metadata and/or data to a database on MySQL afterwards.
Q: How can I change the default directory where exported data are saved?
A: Follow the steps below to change the default directory:
1. Right-click the database alias in DB Explorer and select the 'Database Registration Info...' context menu item (you can also find this item in the 'Database' main menu) to open the Database Registration Info dialog.
2. Proceed to the Directories section within the dialog.
3. Set the 'Default directory for Export Data'.
Troubleshooting
Q: When I try to register a database, I get the following message:
Access denied for user: user@host.domain
Why does it happen?
A: This error is generated by MySQL server because you do not have privileges to connect to the server from your host. Please contact your database administrator to resolve this problem.
Q: I try to connect to remote MySQL host, but I receive only the "Host not allowed to connect to server" message. What can be a reason?
A: This error occurs because you don't have a permission to connect to remote MySQL server from your host. Please contact your database administrator or, if you have access to MySQL server with grant privilege, you can use the GRANT statement to add a new user. For example, the following command will give full access from your host to the user:
GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON *.* TO 'user'
IDENTIFIED BY 'user_password'
WITH GRANT OPTION;
Please read the "GRANT and REVOKE Syntax" chapter of MySQL reference.
Q: I've registered the DB, but on attempt to open it the "dynamic library libmysql.dll not found" message appears.
A: Please make sure that the libmysql.dll file exists in the SQL Manager for MySQL directory. Reinstallation of the application can solve the problem.
Q: I get "Bad Handshake"message when I try to connect to MySQL 4.1.x. Does this product support 4.1.x?
A: You seem to use an old version of the client library libmysql.dll. You should use the client library from our installation package. Please try to reinstall the application.
Q: Every time I try to connect to MySQL on a remote Linux server, I get the 'Lost connection to MySQL server during query' error. What's wrong?
A: This error can occur if your Linux glibc requires greater than 128K of stack size to resolve a hostname. It happens primarily on RedHat 8.0 system with MySQL version lower than 4.0.10, but also can happen with another configuration. To resolve such issue, add/edit the following line to the [mysqld] section of MySQL configuration file:
set-variable = thread_stack=192k # value must be 192K or higher
Q: I tried to create a foreign key for InnoDB table, but received the "Can't create table ... (errno: 150)" error. What's wrong?
A: The referenced column should appear as the first column in some index, both in parent and child tables.
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