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SQL Server 2019 Database Diagram Issue

W-Rehman 0 Reputation points
2025-06-15T01:20:24.67+00:00

hi,

I am facing an issue that whenever I change some table relation or remove table from the database the database diagram containing that table shows blank page.

I have used queries to check the database diagram exists and has data and tables. I can get list of tables.

Why this happens, in previous versions there was no issue like this?

How can I get rid of this issue, cannot recreate DB diagrams again and again?

How I can recover the database diagram?

Thank You

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  1. Q&A Assist
    2025-06-15T01:20:24.77+00:00
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    It sounds like you're encountering a common issue with database diagrams in SQL Server 2019. When you make changes to table relationships or remove tables, the database diagram may not automatically update to reflect these changes, leading to a blank page. This can happen if the diagram is not refreshed after modifications are made to the database.

    To recover your database diagram, you can try the following steps:

    1. Refresh the Diagram: Close your diagram without saving changes, right-click the diagram in Object Explorer, and select Refresh. Then reopen the diagram to see if it updates correctly.
    2. Check for Changes: If other users have modified the database while you were working on the diagram, their changes might conflict with yours. You may need to reconcile the diagram with the database to ensure it reflects the current state.
    3. Recreate the Diagram: If the above steps do not work, you may need to recreate the diagram. While this is not ideal, it may be necessary if the diagram is corrupted.

    Unfortunately, if the diagram is still blank after these steps, there may be limitations in the current version that were not present in previous versions.

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