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==Creating a New Database File==
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===Setting Up a New Project=== <!--T:1-->


# Run Kexi, or if it is already running, use <menuchoice>File->New... (Ctrl+N)</menuchoice>.  
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# Choose '''Blank Database''' and click the <keycap>OK</keycap> to confirm the creation of the project.  
# Start the '''KEXI''' app, and use <menuchoice>KEXI->New Project... (Ctrl+N)</menuchoice>.</translate><translate><!--T:6-->
# Select '''New Project Stored in File''' and proceed with <keycap>Next</keycap>.  
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# Enter a name for your project, and click <keycap>Next</keycap>.  
# On the '''New Project''' page, under '''Blank Projects''' section, choose <menuchoice>Blank database</menuchoice>.</translate><translate><!--T:7-->
# Use the file browser to choose a folder where you would like to save your database file. You may change the file name in the '''Location:''' box if you dislike the one that is suggested.
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# Click <keycap>Create</keycap>.
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# On the '''Storage Method''' page, click <menuchoice>File</menuchoice>.</translate><translate><!--T:9-->
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#On the '''Project Caption & Filename''' page, you can type in a caption for your new project.</translate>
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# Click on <menuchoice>Next</menuchoice> to create the project.
 
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* When you change the project caption, '''KEXI''' will create the filename automatically based on the title you entered.
* You can also enter a filename and use the file browser to choose a folder where you would like to save your project file.}}
 
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Latest revision as of 13:26, 22 December 2024

Setting Up a New Project

  1. Start the KEXI app, and use KEXI->New Project... (Ctrl+N).
  2. On the New Project page, under Blank Projects section, choose Blank database.
  3. On the Storage Method page, click File.
  4. On the Project Caption & Filename page, you can type in a caption for your new project.
  5. Click on Next to create the project.

Information

* When you change the project caption, KEXI will create the filename automatically based on the title you entered.
  • You can also enter a filename and use the file browser to choose a folder where you would like to save your project file.