Navicat provides all the tools you need to manage and navigate databases. Note that to start working with databases in Navicat you are to establish the connection (see Connection Settings).
Attach Database
To attach a database
- Double-click the connection to open in the navigation pane.
- Right-click the opened connection and choose
Attach Database.
or - Right-click any existing database and choose
Attach Database.
- Fill in the required information:
Database File
Set the file path for a database.
Database Name
Enter the database name which displays in Navicat.Encrypted
Enable this option and provide Password when connecting to an encrypted SQLite database.
Open Database
To open a database which shows in the navigation pane
- Double-click the database to open in the navigation pane.
or - Right-click the database and choose
Open Database.
Detach Database
To detach a database
- Right-click the database in the navigation pane and choose
Detach Database.
Encrypt Database
To encrypt a database
- Right-click the database in the navigation pane and choose Encrypt Database.
- Enter the password.
Decrypt Database
To decrypt a database
- Right-click the database in the navigation pane and choose Decrypt Database.
- Confirm decrypting in the dialog window.
Close Database
To close a database
- Right-click the database in the navigation pane and choose
Close Database.
Related topic:
Advanced Settings