Download GIDS Data Elements Diagram

Instruction Guide For
Creating a Data Elements Diagram
Using SQL Server
To create a diagram of GIDS data elements described in the Data Definitions document,
access the Sequel Server Enterprise Manager.
Once accessed, locate the folder named Console Root. Click on the plus (+) sign next to
Microsoft SQL Servers. The next folder to display is called SQL Server Group.
Continue to open subsequent folders until you reach the folder named Databases.
Click on the plus (+) sign next to Databases to display the GIDS database.
Click on the plus (+) sign next to the GIDS. Next, right click on Diagrams.
Select, New Database Diagram. The following Welcome to the Create Database
Diagram Wizard sceen will display:
Click on “Next” to continue.
The Create Database Diagram Wizard screen will display.
Select, “Add related tables automatically”. Change the number of related tables to 10.
Click on “Add”. Your screen should now look like the following. Click “Next” to
continue.
The Completing the Create Database Diagram Wizard screen will display. Click on
“Finish” to continue.
The following screen stating you have chosen 33 tables will display. Click on “OK” to
continue.
The diagram is created. A “new diagram” screen will display.
Click anywhere on the screen and enter “CTRL A” (to select all). Click on “Show” on
the toolbar. A list of display categories (Standard, Column Names, Keys, Name Only,
Custom) will display in the lower right hand section of your screen. Click on “Standard”.
The following screen will display:
The next step is to arrange the diagram. Select “Arrange Tables” on the toolbar. The
following screen will display.
To save your diagram, click on the “save” icon on the toolbar.
Use the “Zoom” icon on the toolbar to increase or decrease the size of the diagram.
Use the scroll bar on each table to move up and down.