The discussion centers around the need for efficient documentation of database tables, specifically for a Sybase database. The user seeks freeware options for creating diagrams that illustrate table structures and relationships, expressing a desire to avoid manual documentation. A suggestion is made to consider a trial version of Erwin, which may meet their requirements. The user has already developed a program to extract column information but notes that obtaining definitions for the tables remains a challenge, as it would require extensive additional documentation.
