Figure 1 is a representative view of the Teradata Visual Explain main window, which opens
by default when starting Teradata Visual Explain. Information that appears in the
window is dependent on the task being performed.
Figure 1: Teradata VE Main Window
The basic features of the interface are:
The Menu Bar and Toolbars used to access commands
Display Icons that depict database objects (for example, tables, spools), operations, and statement
types
Tool Tips and Pop‑Up Menus, shown as overlaying boxes in the window, that provide summary or detailed information
about each icon
Connectors that show the relationship between the displayed icons
A Summary Information Window that provides information related to the displayed execution plan
Teradata Visual Explain also features shortcut menus, resizable columns in dialog boxes, and online help to make it easier to work with
the application and on‑screen information.
For more information about:
Shortcut menus, see “Shortcut Menus” on page 51
Resizing columns, see “Dialog Boxes” on page 51
Online help, see “Online Help” on page 52