Data Dictionary Viewer¶
Share the entity/column structure of a diagram in a document format. Useful for sharing data schemas with development teams or generating data dictionary documentation.
How to Access¶
Data dictionary URL for a shared diagram:
No Login Required
The Data Dictionary Viewer is a public page. Anyone with the link can access it — no login needed.
Layout¶
The Data Dictionary Viewer is organized into 3 areas.
Left Sidebar¶
- Entity list — All entities displayed alphabetically
- Search — Quick search by entity name
- Statistics — Total entity count, column count, etc.
Overview Panel¶
Shows the overall diagram status:
| Information | Description |
|---|---|
| Diagram name | Original diagram name |
| Last modified | Last change timestamp |
| Entity count | Total number of entities |
| Entity list | Click each entity to navigate to details |
Entity Detail Panel¶
Selecting an entity displays its detailed information:
- Basic info — Logical name, physical name, description
- Column list — PK/FK markers, logical name, physical name, data type, NOT NULL status
- Relationships — List of related entities (click to navigate to that entity)
Usage Scenarios¶
Schema Sharing with Development Team¶
Share the latest data model with developers in real time.
- Enable sharing in the diagram's share settings
- Copy the data dictionary URL
- Share the link on Confluence, Notion, Slack, etc.
- Developers click the link to instantly view the latest schema
Always Up-to-Date
The Data Dictionary Viewer is synchronized with the source diagram. When you modify the diagram, changes are immediately reflected in the viewer — no need to separately notify the team.
DBA Review Request¶
Use when requesting DBA schema review.
- Share the data dictionary link for the target diagram
- DBA reviews each entity, column, and relationship
- Issues are discussed via separate communication channels
External Partner Handoff¶
When sharing schema for API integration or data exchange with external partners:
- Password protection can restrict access
- Expiration can auto-disable after a set period
Document Export¶
Download the data dictionary as a file for offline use.
| Format | Description | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Word (.docx) | Formatted document | Official deliverables, client handoffs |
| Excel (.xlsx) | Spreadsheet format | Column data post-processing, standards validation |
Creating Official Deliverables
Export as Word to generate data dictionary deliverables required by SI projects, ready for formatting and submission. Saves significant time compared to manual creation.