how to open multiple model/database in mysql workbench

Question

I have two model

1) Server Model : conneted to remote database which is stored on server

2) Local Host :  connected to my pc database is stored in on pc.
         


        

Answer 1

To launch multiple instances of WorkBench thru the Mac Terminal

Mac Version: OS X El Capitan Version 10.11.6

Workbench Version: Version 6.2.5.0. Build 397 (32bit) ###

On Your Mac;

1. Open MySQLWorkbench
2. Open Terminal
3. run ps ax | grep -i workbench (as stated above by Derek)
   • Remember the location part of the output:
     • ie: /Applications/MySQLWorkbench.app/Contents/MacOS/MySQLWorkbench
4. Lastly, run this to open new Instances on your mac

open -Fna /Applications/MySQLWorkbench.app/Contents/MacOS/MySQLWorkbench

• Please modify the path to your mysql from step 3.

Further Explanation: (from the man pages for open)

1. -F Opens the application "fresh," that is, without restoring windows. Saved persistent state is lost, except for Untitled documents.
2. -n Open a new instance of the application(s) even if one is already running.
3. -a application Specifies the application to use for opening the file