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Emily-Elizabeth

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NANY 2024: Database Designer
« on: May 27, 2023, 07:38 PM »
NANY 2024 Entry Information

Application Name Database Designer
Version 1.1.0
Short Description Visual database designer for SQLite and MySQL
Supported OSes Windows and Linux
Web Page https://github.com/emily-elizabeth/Database-Designer
Download Link https://github.com/emily-elizabeth/Database-Designer/releases/latest


Description
Database Designer is an intuitive app designed to simplify data structuring. It provides a GUI-based editor for easy construction and editing of database contents, including labels, fields, and checkboxes. It's perfect for beginners and those seeking a straightforward way to create and manage digital databases. With its minimalist design and simple options, Database Designer makes creating your first database a breeze.

This version emphasizes the user-friendly interface, the GUI-based editor, and the simplicity of creating and managing databases, which are key features and advantages of the Database Designer app.

Planned Features
Using MySQL and PostgreSQL for the database backends

Screenshots
https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/95830062/229255616-71642439-4e41-433d-a57a-dfb188c1cfda.png
https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/95830062/229255318-03d9d4fa-94b1-4b6c-be86-db94627ff92b.png
https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/95830062/230697743-9a1a50a3-b942-4e13-b732-070a94f90dcb.png

Usage
Installation
Just run the program, no need for installation
« Last Edit: June 07, 2023, 01:59 AM by Emily-Elizabeth »

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Re: NANY 2024: Database Designer
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2023, 08:01 AM »
This is actually the first announced NANY 2024 entry (not 2023) :D
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Emily-Elizabeth

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Re: NANY 2024: Database Designer
« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2023, 06:32 PM »
Version 1.1.0 is now released:

https://github.com/emily-elizabeth/Database-Designer/releases/tag/20230606


* New: select only Database Designer files in Open dialog
* New: MySQL support
* New: can name the table
* New: prompted when table exists in the MySQL database
* Fixed: bug when deleting text in the Name or Text fields
* Fixed: issue with pictures resizing when closing the Editor and reopening the file
* Fixed: bug when creating a SQLite database
* Fixed: clearing out the name of an object will reset it back to the original name
* Changed: updated the alphanumeric check for database and table names
* Changed: updated the way the MySQL connections are made
* Updated: handle boolean (checkboxes) properly for MySQL

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Re: NANY 2024: Database Designer
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2023, 06:00 PM »
1.2.0 released - now with font styling

https://github.com/emily-elizabeth/Database-Designer/releases/tag/20230919

* Note: https://download.cnet.com/Database-Designer/3000-10254_4-78705918.html
* Changed: preference file save location on Linux
* Changed: can't select the buttons on the main screen
* Changed: moved the mode popup to the left
* Updated: Getting Started guide
* New: font styling of text
* New: source code download document
* New: the new inspector is copied over the old one
* Fixed: database type was not saved

Emily-Elizabeth

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Re: NANY 2024: Database Designer
« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2026, 12:32 AM »
Updated to 1.4.0

- updated the New File dialog
- can use PostgreSQL as a backend
- passwords are no longer saved

Emily-Elizabeth

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Re: NANY 2024: Database Designer
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2026, 10:08 PM »
https://emily-elizabeth.free.nf

Updated to 1.4.1
• new icons
• bug fixes
• macOS version (code signed)

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