Embarcadero Rapid SQL helps developers and DBAs produce high quality SQL code faster. A rich development environment simplifies SQL scripting, query building, object management, project management, and version control in live databases or offline source code repositories.

Rapid SQL is now available in three product editions: Standard, Professional and XE3. For details on the differences between the editions, see the Product Editions Snapshot or Rapid SQL Datasheet.

With Rapid SQL you can:

• Create high-quality SQL code in less time
• Develop SQL for up to seven popular database platforms – from a single interface
• Support team collaboration and resource sharing
• Increase application developer productivity

Intuitive SQL editing, debugging, and optimization tools help create high performance SQL code. One easy-to-use interface lets developers work across multiple database platforms so development teams can standardize on one solution and maximize database development efficiency. Rapid SQL supports all major databases including IBM® DB2® for LUW, DB2® for z/OS, Firebird, InterBase, Microsoft® SQL Server, MySQL®, Oracle®, and Sybase®.

What is Rapid SQL XE3?

Rapid SQL XE3 is the newest addition to the Rapid SQL family. Rapid SQL XE3 is based on the same 8.1 core as the Standard and Professional editions.

Rapid SQL XE3 comes complete with support for all major database platforms and includes Embarcadero® AppWave^TM for centralized license management, tool provisioning, and "zero-install" deployment capability. These advanced features can save significant time when it comes to managing your tool environment.

New in Rapid SQL 8.1

New in Rapid SQL 8.1 - ISQL Editor enhancements include on-the-fly SQL syntax alerts, semantic validation, and SQL parsing

• Go global with full Unicode and ehanced currency support
• Code complete with dynamic "walk-throughs"
• InterBase and Firebird Support

Object creation, visual query builder and SQL editing - full knowledge of the underlying DBMS system catalog, syntax, and alteration rules – for up to 7 major DBMSes

• Graphical object editors for object creation, drop, and extended alter
• Visual query builder
• Code templates

Collaboration and Project Management - comprehensive set of features to support team code management

• Reverse-engineering
• Version Control
• Source Code Repository

Revision Information:

• Current Version: XE3/8.1
• Prior Version: XE2/8.0
• Current Release: May 2, 2012