Before You Begin

Before you can use any of the OWB client components, first ensure you have access to an OWB workspace.

To begin using OWB:

Install the OWB software and create the necessary workspaces as described in Installing Oracle Warehouse Builder on the Server in Oracle Warehouse Builder Installation and Administration Guide for Windows and Linux.

If an administrator has previously completed the installation, contact that person for the required connection information.
Start the Design Center.

On a Windows platform, from the Start menu, select Programs. Select the Oracle home in which OWB is installed, then OWB, and then Design Center.

On a Linux platform, run owbclient.sh located in the owb/bin/unix directory in the Oracle home for OWB.

Use the Projects Navigator to manage design objects for a given workspace. The design objects are organized under a project, which provide a means for structuring the objects for security and reusability. Each project contains nodes for each type of design object that you can create or import.

Use the Connections Navigator to establish connections between the OWB workspace and databases, data files, and applications.

Use the Globals Navigator to manage objects that are common to all projects in a workspace and to administer security.

Note:

The Security node is visible to users who have an administrator role.