Search text in fields in every table of a MySQL database

Question

I want to search in all fields from all tables of a MySQL database a given string, possibly using syntax as:

SELECT * FROM * WHERE * LIKE \'%stuff%\'
         


        

Answer 1

I don't know if this is only in the recent versions, but right clicking on the Tables option in the Navigator pane pops up an option called Search Table Data. This opens up a search box where you fill in the search string and hit search.

You do need to select the table you want to search in on the left pane. But if you hold down shift and select like 10 tables at a time, MySql can handle that and return results in seconds.

For anyone that is looking for better options! :)