DbForge Documenter for Oracle Product Review
dbForge Documenter for Oracle is a visual tool which helps to generate Oracle documentation in a few clicks. You can document your Oracle database automatically in the three file formats - HTML, PDF, and MARKDOWN. You can customize the generated documentation with a wide range of options. There is an ability to automate Oracle documenting with the command-line interface.
The first version 1.0 was released on August 16, 2018.
Version 1.2 was released on July 2, 2020. The solution was updated with Oracle Database 20c connectivity support.
Version 1.3 was released on January 27, 2021. The activation via the command-line interface was added to dbForge Documenter.
Version 1.4 was released on January 13, 2022. The solution got a support of Oracle 21c. JSON search index and Attribute clustering support were added.
The last version of dbForge Documenter for Oracle 1.5 was released on March 16, 2023. The solution now supports Linux and Mac. Memory Table properties and ValidityPeriod for tables were added.
Key Features[edit]
- Broad database structure representation
The full DB information in an extensive navigation tree with displaying of Oracle schema objects, their details, properties, inter-object dependencies, and SQL scripts.
- Multiple customization features
There are abilities to select an individual Oracle schema objects, their properties which should be documented, and apply a style templates according to the individual customer needs.
- Support for HTML, PDF, and Markdown
All formats are searchable for simply navigation through large documents.
- Searchable documentation
When typing the name of a required Oracle object in the search field, the tool highlights the matching text in the object tree. Navigation throughout the document via build-in breadcrumbs envisaged.
- Command-line interface
It helps to automate the Oracle documentation generating by scheduling routine documenting tasks. It also allows creating a command-line execution .bat file to run the task in a single click.
For a comprehensive list of features please visit the Product page
Installation and Availability[edit]
To install the tool, it is necessary to double-click the exe file and follow the prompts in the wizard. The tool can be upgraded using the built-in wizard. If a new version is available on the Devart website, you are automatically prompted about it when you start the tool.
Standard Edition is available at https://www.devart.com/dbforge/oracle/documenter/download.html
Benefits
- 30-day fully-functional product trial
- 30-day money-back guarantee policy
- Free 1-year subscription for updates and technical support
- Volume discounts
