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


* Run '''KEXI'''. You should see the <menuchoice>Welcome to Kexi</menuchoice> startup dialog, which allows you select one of the recently used projects to open.
* 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.


* If the project is not shown as a recently used projects choose <menuchoice>Open...</menuchoice> (<keycap>Ctrl + O</keycap>).  
* An '''Open Project''' screen will appear, allowing you to open an existing project.


* Two tabbed panes allow you to select from files stored on your own machine or from a dedicated database server. You will see the following dialog box:
* The screen features two tabbed panes that let you choose files stored locally or on a dedicated database server.


* Choose either of the two tabs.


[[Image:kexi_openproject.png|500px|thumb|center]]
*The <menuchoice>Projects Stored in File</menuchoice> tab allows you to navigate through your folder hierarchy to locate a file to open, typically a .kexi project stored on your computer or a networked machine. You can either select a file to open immediately or enter the filename in the '''Name''' box. Then, click <menuchoice>Next</menuchoice> or press the <keycap>Enter</keycap> key.


* Choose either  of the two tabs.  
[[Image:kexi_openproject.png|800px|center]]


*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 on Database Server</menuchoice> tab allows you to select a preconfigured project. Highlight the desired project and click <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).
[[Image:Kexi_openproject_server.png|800px|center]]
 
* 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'''
'''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).  
* By default, the <menuchoice>Filter</menuchoice> dropdown list in the <menuchoice>Projects Stored in File</menuchoice> tab has the <menuchoice>All Supported Files (*.kexi, *.kexic, *.kexis, .mdb)</menuchoice> filter entry selected. If the file you are looking for has a different extension, you can change the selection in the <menuchoice>Filter</menuchoice> dropdown list to <menuchoice>All Files (*)</menuchoice> to display all available files, regardless of their 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 select a file of an external type, such as an '''MS Access''' <tt>.mdb</tt> file, '''KEXI''' will offer 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.
* If you select a connection data file (with a <tt>.kexic</tt> extension) or a shortcut to a project on a database server (with a <tt>.kexis</tt> extension), '''KEXI''' will display the appropriate dialogs.


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Latest revision as of 20:11, 25 December 2024

Opening a Database File in the Open Project Dialog

  • Run KEXI and click the Open Project command in the KEXI menu, or go to File → Open Project, or press the Ctrl+O 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.
  • Choose either of the two tabs.
  • The Projects Stored in File tab allows you to navigate through your folder hierarchy to locate a file to open, typically a .kexi project stored on your computer or a networked machine. You can either select a file to open immediately or enter the filename in the Name box. Then, click Next or press the Enter key.
  • The Projects Stored on Database Server tab allows you to select a preconfigured project. Highlight the desired project and click Next.

Notes

  • By default, the Filter dropdown list in the Projects Stored in File tab has the All Supported Files (*.kexi, *.kexic, *.kexis, .mdb) filter entry selected. If the file you are looking for has a different extension, you can change the selection in the Filter dropdown list to All Files (*) to display all available files, regardless of their extension.
  • If you select a file of an external type, such as an MS Access .mdb file, KEXI will offer the option to import the file.
  • If you select a connection data file (with a .kexic extension) or a shortcut to a project on a database server (with a .kexis extension), KEXI will display the appropriate dialogs.
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