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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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 * 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:
+* 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.
-* Choose either  of the two tabs.
+*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.
-*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>.
+[[Image:kexi_openproject.png|800px|center]]
-*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).
+*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>.
-* 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>.
+[[Image:Kexi_openproject_server.png|800px|center]]
 '''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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