Group

DBCode enables you to organize multiple database connections into groups, helping you manage environments like development, testing, and production efficiently. Grouping connections simplifies navigation and keeps your workspace tidy.

Creating a Group

  1. Open DBCode in Visual Studio Code

  • Launch Visual Studio Code and click the DBCode icon in the Activity Bar (typically on the left side).

    DBCode Icon in VS Code
    Access DBCode through the Activity Bar icon
  1. Select Connections to Group

  • In the Connections Pane, hold down the Ctrl key (or Cmd on macOS) and select one or more connections to group.

  • Click the Add to Group icon in the toolbar or right-click and select Add to Group from the context menu.

    Group connections option
    Select multiple connections and use the Add to Group option

  • A prompt will appear asking you to name the new group.

    Group naming dialog
    Enter a descriptive name for your new connection group
  1. Name the Group

  • Enter a name for the group and press Enter.

  • The selected connections will now be listed under the new group.

    Group created with connections
    Your new group appears with the selected connections nested underneath

Adding Connections to an Existing Group

  1. Select a Connection
  • Locate the connection in the Connections Pane that you want to add to an existing group.
  1. Add to Group

  • Click the Add to Group icon in the toolbar or right-click the connection and select Add to Group.

    Add to group option
    Use the Add to Group option for existing connections

  • A prompt will appear to choose the group. Select the desired group and press Enter.

    Select group dialog
    Choose the existing group where you want to add the connection
  1. Drag and Drop (Alternative)

  • Simply drag the connection from the main list and drop it onto the desired group.

  • The connection will be added to the group.

Renaming a Group

  1. Locate the Group
  • In the Connections Pane, find the group you want to rename.
  1. Rename the Group

  • Right-click the group name and select Rename Group or click the Rename Group icon next to the group name.

  • Enter the new name and press Enter to save.

    Rename group option
    Rename your connection group when your organizational needs change

Removing a Connection from a Group

  1. Select the Connection

  • Locate the grouped connection you wish to remove in the Connections Pane.

  • Hold down the Ctrl key (or Cmd on macOS) to select multiple connections if needed.

  1. Remove the Connection

  • Right-click and choose Remove from Group, or drag the connection out of the group and drop it into the main list.

    Remove from group option
    Remove connections from a group while keeping them in your connection list

  • The connection will now appear in the main list, outside any group.

Deleting a Group

  1. Locate the Group
  • Find the group you want to delete in the Connections Pane.
  1. Delete the Group

  • Right-click the group name and select Delete Group, or click the Delete Group icon next to the group name.

    Delete group option
    Remove an entire group when it's no longer needed

  • Confirm the deletion in the prompt.

    Delete confirmation dialog
    Confirm group deletion - connections will remain in your main list

Note: Deleting a group does not delete its connections. The connections are moved back to the main list.

Benefits of Grouping Connections

  • Organized Workspace: Keep connections neatly categorized for different environments.

  • Quick Navigation: Easily locate and manage connections within specific groups.

  • Flexible Management: Drag-and-drop functionality and intuitive controls make organizing connections simple.

DBCode’s grouping feature empowers you to manage database connections effectively, enabling a clean and efficient workspace while supporting streamlined workflows across multiple environments.