Do I need ER/Studio Desktop to view models in the Image Navigator?

No. The Interactive Model Image Navigator runs entirely in a web browser through ER/Studio Team Server. Users with the appropriate permissions can explore published models without installing any desktop software.

What can I search for inside the model viewer?

Users can search for entities, attributes, relationships, business terms, and related metadata. Search results highlight the selected object directly within the diagram, allowing instant navigation.

How does this feature improve collaboration across teams?

The Image Navigator removes the need for static exports, emails, or shared PDFs. Teams across architecture, business, and governance can access the same interactive model online, ensuring alignment and faster decision-making.

Interactive Model Image Navigator

Q: How does the Image Navigator help non-technical users?

The Image Navigator provides a simple, visual way to understand complex data models. Business analysts, compliance reviewers, and operational stakeholders can zoom, pan, and search models without working with SQL or modeling tools.

Q: Is this tool helpful for large or highly detailed models?

Yes. The Image Navigator is designed for large and complex models, allowing smooth zooming and panning so users can move between high-level overviews and deeply detailed structures without losing context.

Explore Models Visually Anytime, Anywhere

Data models can get complex, fast. That’s why ER/Studio includes the Interactive Model Image Navigator in Team Server, making it easy for anyone in your organization to view, search, and explore even the most detailed models through an intuitive, browser-based interface.

Instead of digging through static diagrams or waiting for exported PDFs, your teams get real-time access to a navigable, searchable, and zoomable model explorer that makes collaboration effortless.

What You Can Do with the Image Navigator

View published data models interactively in a web browser
Zoom in and out of detailed model sections without losing context
Search for entities, attributes, and relationships directly in the diagram
Pan and reposition views to focus on areas of interest
Use glossary links and lineage maps for deeper understanding
Collaborate with teams without desktop installations

Why It Matters

For Business Users & Analysts:

Understand the structure of your data models without technical tools
Find the data elements relevant to your work quickly
Connect glossary terms to data objects visually

For Architects & Engineers:

Share models easily across teams and departments
Eliminate bottlenecks caused by limited access to desktop tools
Get feedback from stakeholders directly in Team Server

For Governance & Data Stewards:

Ensure visibility into model relationships and lineage
Support training and documentation with interactive visuals
Improve stakeholder engagement with easy-to-use model browsing

Real-World Use Case

A healthcare organization uses ER/Studio to model patient, provider, and claims data. With the Interactive Image Navigator, non-technical users in compliance and operations can visually explore the models, search for specific entities, and understand relationships—all without opening the modeling software. It streamlines reviews, improves understanding, and speeds up approvals.

How It Works in ER/Studio

Models are published from ER/Studio Data Architect to Team Server
Users access the Image Navigator via web browser
Interactive functions include zoom, pan, search, and linked glossary metadata
Integrated with other Team Server features for full model transparency

It’s one of the most accessible and intuitive ways to democratize data modeling across the business.

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Frequently asked questions

No. The Interactive Model Image Navigator runs entirely in a web browser through Team Server. Anyone with the right permissions can explore published models without installing desktop software.

You can search for entities, attributes, relationships, business terms, and related metadata. Results highlight the selected object directly within the diagram so you can jump to it instantly.

It provides a simple, visual way to understand complex models. Business analysts, compliance reviewers, and operational stakeholders can zoom, pan, and search without touching SQL or modeling tools.

Yes. Glossary terms, definitions, and linked metadata are accessible from within the viewer. Users can also explore broader lineage and mapping contexts through connected Team Server features.

It is designed for exactly that. The navigator allows smooth zooming and panning so users can move between high-level views and deeply nested structures without losing context.

It eliminates the need for static exports, emails, or shared PDFs. Stakeholders across architecture, business, and governance functions can access the same interactive model online, ensuring alignment and faster decision-making.

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Make Data Modeling Click for Everyone

With ER/Studio’s Interactive Model Image Navigator, understanding your data models is no longer limited to power users. It’s accessible, searchable, and user-friendly, right out of the box.

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