Are you sure the MySQL user you have defined in your GUI tool has the proper table permissions? Just a thought -Chris
________________________________ From: Weiqi Wang [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mon 7/9/2007 4:46 PM To: mysql@lists.mysql.com Subject: why can I not edit my database using mySQL administrator ? Dear everyone: I'm trying to simplify the operating of mySQL by using a GUI tool, mySQL administrator. But it seems that I was only allowed to view the databases which I have made up, but not allowed to edit them. Is it because I have to buy a lisence or something which I didn't buy? Thanks for any answer! Best Regards, yours sincerely, Weiqi ========================================================== Weiqi Wang Hertford College Dep. of Engineering Science Oxford