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====Opening a Database File in the Open Project Dialog====

* Run '''KEXI''' and click the <menuchoice>Open Project</menuchoice> command in the KEXI menu, or go to <menuchoice>File</menuchoice> → <menuchoice>Open Project</menuchoice>, or press the <keycap>Ctrl+O</keycap> keys.

* An '''Open Project''' screen will appear, allowing you to open an existing project.

* The screen features two tabbed panes that let you choose files stored locally or on a dedicated database server:

[[Image:kexi_openproject.png|800px|thumb|center]]

* Choose either  of the two tabs. 

*The <menuchoice>Projects Stored on Database Server</menuchoice> tab will allow you to choose a preconfigured project. Highlight the desired project and then click on <menuchoice>Next</menuchoice>.

*The <menuchoice>Projects Stored in File</menuchoice>tab will allow you to navigate your folder hierachy to locate a file to open, typically a .kexi project stored on your machine or another machine on the network (see important note below).

* In the latter case you can either pick a file which is immediately opened or alternatively enter its name in the <menuchoice>Name</menuchoice> box beneath the navigation bar, then click on <menuchoice>Next</menuchoice>. 

'''Notes'''

* By default the <menuchoice>Filter</menuchoice> drop down list has <menuchoice>All Supported Files (*.kexi, *.kexic, *.kexis, *.mdb)</menuchoice> selected. In case the file you are looking for has another extension, you can change the selection of the <menuchoice>Filter</menuchoice> drop down list to <menuchoice>All Files</menuchoice> to display all available files (regardless of extension). 

* If you have selected a file of an external type, like a '''MS Access''' <tt>.mdb</tt> file, '''KEXI''' will provide you with the option to import the file. 

* If you have selected a connection data file (with <tt>.kexic</tt> extension) or a shortcut to a project on database server file (with <tt>.kexis</tt> extension), '''KEXI''' will display appropriate dialogs.

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