The 3D Schema Browser allows you to view the metadata and the relationships in the software. The browser also allows you to perform SQL-based queries and generate reports on the metadata.
Installing the 3D Schema Browser
You need to install Intergraph Smart® 3D Programming Resources, which is available on Smart Community.
Using the 3D Schema Browser
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On your computer, navigate to [Product Folder]\Core\Tools\Administrator\Bin.
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Double-click MetaDataBrowser.exe. You can create a short-cut on your desktop to this file.
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Click File Menu > Open Database Command.
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Select your database provider, database server, and the catalog schema database.
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Click Edit Menu > Find Command.
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Type the name of the property that you want to find its interface name. For example, to find the interface name that contains the Vessel Height property, type Vessel Height.
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In the Look at box, select UserName under Attribute.
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Click Find Next.
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In the tree view, look for the interface name indicated by the
icon. Write this name down.
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Go to the Catalog task.
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Under the Interfaces and Categories > Interfaces node, find the interface name from the 3D Schema Browser.