Raymond Kennington wrote:

> I have a version 5 database that I'm converting to FB and at
> least partially to IBO in order to learn about IBO and FB
> before beginning a new big project.
> ...
> What do I do with it to get [IB_SQL/ib[O]Console] into a state in which

I can

> view and alter metadata?

You probably want to take a look at the _free version_ of IBexpert.
Start at http://www.ibphoenix.com/ibp_contrib_download.html#ADMIN
Also, do consider the commercial versions (like IBworkbench and
IBexpert) as well.


Regards,
Aage J.