This tutorial guides you on opening an SQL (Structured Query Language) data file in Windows. SQL files contain code for modifying a relational database and its structure.
There are two methods to open an SQL file:
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Using MySQL Workbench: Locate and launch the MySQL Workbench application from your Start menu.
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Using Text Editors (e.g., Notepad): Open the SQL file with a text editor to view and manually edit the code.
To access an SQL file using MySQL Workbench:
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Locate and launch the MySQL Workbench application from your Start menu.
If MySQL Workbench is not installed, download the application installer at https://dev.mysql.com/downloads/workbench.
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Locate and double-click on the model or database connection in the MySQL Connections section to open it.
The database file will be displayed in the SQL editor.
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Click on the File tab at the top-left corner of the editor to reveal a dropdown menu.
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Choose the "Open SQL Script" option.
Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+O to directly open the SQL script.
A file navigation window will appear.
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Locate and choose the .sql file you wish to open, then click the "Open" button.
The SQL script will be displayed in MySQL Workbench, allowing you to make edits as needed.
To open an SQL file with Notepad:
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Locate the .sql file you wish to open and right-click on it.
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Choose "Open with" to see options and select Notepad.
The .sql file will be displayed as a text document in Notepad.
Feel free to modify it and save the changes.
Similar to Windows, you can open an SQL file in MySQL Workbench on Mac.