Re: Database Designer - opinions? alternatives?

In article <34e77535.28853295_at_nntp.ix.netcom.com>, Tom McMahon <temcm_at_ix.netcom.com> writes
>I'm trying out a demo of Database Designer from Oracle.
>First impression - very nice. Second impression - kinda pricey.
>
>What does anyone else think of this product?
>
>Are there popular, well_thought_of alternatives?
>
>I'm trying to "trade up" from Access, from which I now make my living,
>to Oracle. I foresee data conversion to and from, and data warehousing
>as hot.
>
>I'm independent, and I own P0_7.2 (advice on support/upgrade would be
>appreciated, too - Bronze [24x7] is about $200 - Seems OK if it's
>really worth it for a newbie like me).

Visio Pro offers an alternative, if you're only looking for a diagramming package. It has a wizard which produces E-R diagrams for most ODBC databases (including Oracle).

Suggest you go for the Service contract too, as we've found it can be invaluble when it comes to upgrading, as Oracle drop their 'MATURE' products (their words not mine) like a sack of shit after a year or two.

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