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{{Info|This handbook for Kexi 2.x is based on the Kexi Handbook [http://docs.kde.org/stable/en/koffice/kexi/index.html for Kexi 1.1].<br />The works are currently assigned to Dimitrios T Tanis, email: dimitrios.tanis at kdemail.net , so please do not start anything but minor corrections without coordinating with maintainer, Jarosław Staniek, email: kexi at kde.org!<br />Please use rules from [http://edu.kde.org/development/document.php Documentation Tutorial].}}
{{Info|'''This is a handbook for KEXI 3.3, work in progress based on version 2.4. It is always the newest version.''' Based on it, a [https://docs.kde.org/trunk5/en/kexi/kexi/index.html HTML version], and [https://docs.kde.org/stable5/en/kexi/kexi/kexi.pdf PDF version] is generated (note: outdated for now). Translation to other languages may be available (select your language on the left hand at [https://docs.kde.org/index.php?application&#x3d;kexi]).<br/>
Please do not make any major change without coordinating with the maintainer, Jarosław Staniek, email: staniek @ kde.org.<br />Please follow rules from the [https://l10n.kde.org/docs/doc-primer/ Documentation Guide].}}
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==[[Special:MyLanguage/Kexi/Handbook/Command Reference|Command Reference]]== <!--T:10-->
==[[Special:MyLanguage/Kexi/Handbook/Glossary|Appendix A. Glossary]]== <!--T:60-->
 
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==[[Special:MyLanguage/Kexi/Handbook/Bibliography|Bibliography]]== <!--T:65-->


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Latest revision as of 16:13, 26 December 2024

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Information

This is a handbook for KEXI 3.3, work in progress based on version 2.4. It is always the newest version. Based on it, a HTML version, and PDF version is generated (note: outdated for now). Translation to other languages may be available (select your language on the left hand at [1]).
Please do not make any major change without coordinating with the maintainer, Jarosław Staniek, email: staniek @ kde.org.
Please follow rules from the Documentation Guide.


Introduction

Kexi Basics

Kexi Databases
Creating a New Database File
The Kexi Main Window
Opening an Existing KEXI Project
Opening Recent Project from Welcome Screen
Selecting a Project from the Open Project Screen
Opening an Existing KEXI Project by Clicking on a .kexi File
Using Built-In Help

Building Simple Databases

Introduction
Designing Database Tables
The Table Designer window
Entering Data Into Tables
Designing Database Queries
Designing Forms
Most important terms
Forms versus tables
Working with form design
Using the Widgets tab
Inserting widgets - text fields
Assigning data sources
Inserting text labels
Actions
Entering Data Using Forms
Designing Reports

Configuring Kexi

Where to Go Next?

Appendix A. Glossary

Appendix B. Introduction to Databases

What Is a Database?
Database and Spreadsheet
Database Design
Who Needs a Database?
Database Creation Software

Appendix C. References

Menu Commands
The KEXI Menu
The File Menu
The Edit Menu
The Data Menu
The Tools Menu
The Settings Menu
The Window Menu
The Help Menu
Context Menus in the Project Navigator
Context Menu in the Object Tab
Toolbar Commands
The Create Toolbar
The Form Design Toolbar
The Report Design Toolbar
Keyboard Shortcuts
Data Types
SQL Reference
SQL Reserved Words
Form Widgets
Report Elements
Command-Line Options
Supported File Formats
Microsoft Access File Formats
Comma-separated Values Format (CSV)
Kexi Specifications

Appendix D. Kexi and Other Database Applications

Data Types

Technical Support

Contributing to the Kexi Project

Reporting Bugs or Wishes

Bibliography

Index

Credits and License

Tools

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