Version 3.0.04: Query builder shows tables minimized

When we save a SQL statement, and then re-open that file, the view of the SQL from the Query Builder tab shows the tables as "rolled-up", such that, you can only see the table name and the selection box which allows you to pull in all columns from that table. If you drag the bottom edge of the table downward, it just creates an empty box.
You can copy & paste the SQL into a fresh editor window & keep working. So there's a workaround. Unless someone knows how to make the individual columns re-appear in the original Query Builder window?
Thanks,
--=Chuck

Hi Chuck -
I'[m assuming the query(ies) in question are of the form "select *". The Query Builder relies on a connection to the database to get the meta data about fields for the tables. Opening the file, then choosing the appropriate database in the connection drop-down at the right, then switching to Query Builder will show the fields.
(Note that in the current version you must use that order [open, database, query Builder] (or after selecting database, go to worksheet & make a dummy edit [for example, erase/replace something] then switch back to Query Builder. This has been fixed for the next release.)
Brian Jeffries
SQL Developer Team

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Edited by: 969018 on Nov 1, 2012 2:13 PM

Thank you for confirming what I suspected.
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@user12092220
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Lee McCann

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Version 3.0.04: Query builder shows tables minimized

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