To start working with MySQL databases in Navicat MySQL you should first establish a connection or several connections using the Connection Windows. If you are new to the MySQL or 'Net in general' and are not quite sure how things work, you may want to look at MySQL User Manual. Navicat MySQL can connect users to Local/Remote MySQL Server:

• Installing MySQL for Windows.
• Connecting to Local MySQL Server.
• Connecting to Remote MySQL Server.

After the connections being established, you can connect to database, manage its objects, table data, and so on. See the instructions below to learn how to perform these operations in the easiest way.

• About the work area.
• Working with databases.
• Working with database objects.
• Using Navigation Pane.
• Using connection popup menu.
• Using database popup menu.
• Using object popup menu.

Navicat MySQL Explorer!

The Navicat MySQL window includes an object pane that displays the opened tables, queries and so on. On the left side is a navigation pane that helps you browse through the current database objects. Toolbars at the top of window provide other controls that you can use to manipulate your data.