Feature Request: Add comment to diagrams

Feature Suggestions
1

Hi there,

I have an issue on using dbdiagram.
I want to add comment on the diagram so that I can view the diagram and comment together,
how can I do this?
I know I can use [note: “This is how much being listed”],
but I’m not only need comment in the schema, but also on the diagram though.

Table products {
  id int [pk]
  name varchar
  merchant_id int [not null]
  price int [note: "This is how much being listed"]
  status varchar
  created_at varchar
}

Could anyone help? Many thanks!

2

Think this is a good idea. I’d actually like to make some static dictionary data visible alongside the table. This could be a long comment I guess though some kind of new element would be better. Could have images as well that could be placed in there.

3

Currently, the table/field notes only appear when you hover on that table/field.

We believe the ability to add sticky notes on the diagram will be helpful.
The ability to put some sticky notes on the diagram already stays in our roadmap. We will keep you posted when it is ready.

Thank you.

4

Would it be possible to add a visual indicator to all tables/columns that have a note. Otherwise it is a little bit difficult to discover which fields actually have notes on them.

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5

We intend to ship out this feature in the near future. We really appreciate your time for writing this feedback and actively participating in the forum!

Thank you!

6

Update March 2024: Since Sticky Notes was released, you will find it useful for this particular use case. Please see below for the official announcement. Thank you.

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7

Hi team, I think Sticky notes are great, but I would love to colour code them. ie We are using them provide detail about Tablegroups on the main diagram - eg what grain a dimension model within a larged DM has been completed as. Purpose etc.

But then we also want to use them as per the eCommerce example as TO DO stickies as you would in real life.(and hence when you use sticky notes in real life you often have multiple colours :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:)

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