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Multiple Tabs & Multi-tasking | ERD Generator Docs

Designing databases often means working with many diagrams at once. The Multiple Tabs & Multi-tasking feature helps you stay organized by treating each diagram as a file, just like in a modern workspace.

You can open multiple files, group them into folders, and even create folders inside folders to manage complex projects with ease.

📁 Tabs Represent Files

Each tab is a separate diagram file.

This means:

  • Every tab is independent
  • Changes in one file don’t affect others
  • You can work on multiple ideas in parallel without risk

📂 Folders for Organization

As your project grows, files can be grouped into folders.

Folders help you:

  • Group related diagrams together
  • Keep large projects clean
  • Find files quickly

You can create multiple folders based on features, domains, or teams.

🪜 Nested Folders (Folders Inside Folders)

For large or long-term projects, a single level of folders isn’t enough. That’s where nested folders come in.

Nested folders let you create folder hierarchies, just like on your computer.

Why Nested Folders Matter

  • Organize complex systems without clutter
  • Reflect real-world system structure
  • Scale cleanly as your database grows

Example Structure

Authentication
↳ Core
  ↳ Users
  ↳ Roles
↳ Audit

Billing
↳ Invoices
↳ Payments

Each level adds clarity instead of confusion.

🔄 Moving Tables Between Files

Tables are flexible.

You can move tables from one file to another, making it easy to:

  • Split large diagrams into smaller ones
  • Reorganize folders and files
  • Refactor schemas over time

Nothing is locked in place.

⚡ Multi-tasking Without Losing Focus

Switch between files instantly.

Each file remembers its own:

  • Layout
  • Zoom
  • Visual state

You can safely:

  • Experiment in one file
  • Present from another
  • Compare designs side-by-side

🧠 Common Use Cases

Large Systems

Use nested folders to represent domains and sub-domains.

Team Workflows

Separate folders for:

  • Approved designs
  • Work in progress
  • Experiments

Long-Term Maintenance

Keep your database readable even after months or years of changes.

✅ In Summary

  • Each tab is a diagram file
  • Files can be grouped into folders
  • Folders can contain other folders (nested folders)
  • You can open and work on multiple files at the same time
  • Tables can move freely between files

This structure keeps your thinking clear, even when your database becomes complex.