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Table Relationship Tracing

Use the Relationships tab at the bottom of the Table Editor to trace links between tables.

When a row references another table, double-clicking the cell opens the related table and highlights the matching row and column.

Master Packager - Table Relationship Tracing

How to use it​

  1. Open your MSI or MST file in Master Packager.
  2. Go to the Table Editor.
  3. Select a table from the left pane.
  4. Open the Relationships tab at the bottom of the interface.
  5. Click a row that contains a reference to another table.
  6. Double-click the referencing cell.
  7. Review the related table, row, and column that Master Packager highlights.

What it helps with​

  • Shows how tables are linked.
  • Helps you navigate complex MSI database structures.
  • Simplifies troubleshooting of foreign-key relationships.
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This is especially useful when you edit tables such as FeatureComponents, CustomAction, or InstallExecuteSequence.